Broadcasting Industry Faces Consecutive COVID-19 Cases... MBC Conducts Disinfection Operations

by Kong Byeongseon

Published 14 Jul.2021 16:41(KST)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] COVID-19 cases are continuously occurring in the broadcasting industry.

On the 14th, it was reported that one MBC employee and one JTBC executive tested positive for COVID-19.

MBC stated, "We conducted disinfection on the entire floor where the confirmed case worked," and "Employees who had close contact underwent COVID-19 testing on the same day."

Recently, COVID-19 cases have been continuously occurring in the broadcasting industry. Earlier this month, executives with frequent external activities, such as the KBS Drama Center Director and the MBC Content Strategy Headquarters Director, also tested positive.

As of 12:00 AM on this day, the number of new confirmed cases was 1,615, with a cumulative total of 171,911.