A Woman in Her 20s from Ulsan Returning from English Language Training in the UK Tests Positive for COVID-19

On the 19th, when the government expanded the special entry procedures to all incoming travelers worldwide to prevent the influx of COVID-19, passengers arriving on a passenger flight from Frankfurt, Germany, were undergoing the special entry procedures at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] The 41st confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has occurred in Ulsan.

On the 10th, Ulsan City announced that a 22-year-old female university student living in Ulju-gun tested positive for COVID-19. It was investigated that she had been to the UK for language training from February 25 to April 7.

She arrived at KTX Ulsan Station on the 9th, underwent a COVID-19 test at the screening clinic, and was confirmed positive the next day. She is currently reported to show no particular symptoms.

Ulsan City is conducting an epidemiological investigation into the source of infection and movement routes of the female university student.

Meanwhile, since the first confirmed case occurred on February 22 in Ulsan, a total of 41 people have been confirmed positive so far.