Confirmed Cases Decrease... Incheon Temporary Screening Clinics to Gradually Close Starting the 13th

Temporary Screening Clinic

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Incheon Metropolitan City announced that it plans to gradually close the operations of three temporary COVID-19 screening centers starting from the 13th.

The city decided to end the operation of the temporary screening centers due to a significant decrease in the number of confirmed cases and a sharp drop in demand for PCR tests.

First, the temporary screening center at the plaza in front of Incheon City Hall (Namdong-gu), which conducts about 40 tests per day on average, will close starting from the 13th. The temporary screening centers in front of Songdo Michuhol Tower (Yeonsu-gu) and Bupyeong Station (Bupyeong-gu) will operate only until the 26th of this month.

The 11 screening clinics operated by district and county public health centers will continue to be available as usual, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Therefore, those eligible for PCR testing can receive free tests at the nearest public health center screening clinic.

Eligible individuals for PCR testing include high-risk groups such as seniors aged 60 and above, those with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, and epidemiologically linked persons. To get tested, they must bring supporting documents (such as a doctor's note, isolation notice, or proof of employment at a high-risk facility).

General citizens who are not eligible for PCR testing can receive professional rapid antigen tests (RAT) at respiratory patient treatment centers.

An official from Incheon City stated, "If there is a sudden surge in testing demand due to a future COVID-19 resurgence, we will consider reopening the temporary screening centers."

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