When two actors from the musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' tested positive for COVID-19, all 126 actors and staff members underwent COVID-19 testing. Except for the two confirmed actors, all other actors and staff tested negative. Photo by Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] The cast and staff of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera," currently performing in Korea, underwent testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). No additional positive cases have been reported.
The production company S&Co stated, "As of 8 a.m. on the 6th, out of a total of 128 cast and staff members, 2 tested positive and 126 tested negative. Since the first confirmed case on the 31st of last month, aside from one person who tested positive on the 2nd, there have been no additional confirmed cases."
The cast and staff of "The Phantom of the Opera" have been undergoing individual self-quarantine in single rooms for two weeks starting from the 1st, regardless of their test results. Additionally, they report their health status daily, including temperature and symptoms such as phlegm and cough, to the relevant authorities.
The first confirmed case was a Canadian female ensemble cast member, Ms. A (35), who tested positive on the 31st of last month. The additional confirmed case was an American male ensemble cast member, Mr. B (29), who tested positive on the 2nd during the full testing.
Regarding quarantine measures, on the 1st, comprehensive COVID-19 disinfection was conducted throughout the venue, including the stage, orchestra pit, backstage, and audience seats, following the visit of epidemiological investigators from the local district health center.
Meanwhile, the production company stated, "As with the full production testing, epidemiological investigation, and disinfection process, we will continue to actively cooperate with the relevant authorities' quarantine guidelines to ensure the safety of the cast, staff, and audience."
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