109 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Among Exam Takers in Gyeongnam Region, Taking CSAT at Separate Test Centers

Suneung D-1, 2,199 Confirmed Cases in the Province

On the 16th, one day before the 2023 College Scholastic Ability Test, test site guides and other information were posted on the school gate of the exam venue. Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] As of 4:30 PM on the 16th, one day before the 2023 College Scholastic Ability Test, 2,199 people in Gyeongnam Province tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Gyeongnam Province, by city and county, Changwon, which includes Changwon with 271 cases, Masan with 182 cases, and Jinhae with 90 cases, had the highest number of confirmed cases at 543.

Following that, Yangsan reported 380 cases, Jinju 370 cases, Gimhae 341 cases, Sacheon 122 cases, Geoje 92 cases, Miryang 79 cases, and Tongyeong 63 cases.

Geochang had 33 cases, Changnyeong 28 cases, Uiryeong 23 cases, Goseong 21 cases, Hadong 21 cases, Sancheong 21 cases, Namhae 20 cases, Haman 19 cases, Hamyang 16 cases, and Hapcheon had the fewest with 7 cases.

According to the Provincial Office of Education, among the confirmed cases, 109 students will take the CSAT on the 17th, and they will take the exam in separate testing rooms prepared at each test site.

Three quarantine officers are assigned to each test site, and supervisors and other staff enter the classrooms wearing KF masks, face shields, surgical gowns, and disposable gloves.

In Gyeongnam, according to COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, 116 test sites are operated, including 105 general test schools, 10 separate test sites, and 1 hospital test site, with a total of 30,139 examinees scattered across the province taking the exam.

On the exam day, symptomatic individuals with a high fever of 37.5℃ or higher must take the exam in a separate testing room within the general test site, and confirmed cases must take the exam in separate test sites.

A representative from the Provincial Office of Education said, “We will do our best in quarantine and safety management so that students can take the CSAT with peace of mind.”

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