Yangcheon-gu Reports 1 COVID-19 Case Among Overseas Arrivals

A man in his 50s living in Sinjeong 2-dong, confirmed as a case related to overseas entrants, has been transferred to Boramae Hospital

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] A man in his 50s residing in Sinjeong 2-dong, Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) was confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) after entering South Korea from the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. A (Sinjeong 2-dong, male in his 50s) arrived from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, May 29. Although he showed symptoms after arrival and was tested at the airport, he initially received a negative result.

Instead of staying at home, Mr. A moved to a Seoul city quarantine facility for overseas arrivals. While there, his symptoms including fever, cough, and muscle pain worsened, leading to a specimen test requested by the Yangcheon-gu Public Health Center on the morning of June 2.

The Yangcheon-gu Public Health Center visited the facility where Mr. A was staying to conduct the test, and he was confirmed positive later that afternoon.

At around 11:30 PM that day, he was transferred to Boramae Hospital, a nationally designated hospital.

The district office plans to promptly and accurately disclose the confirmed patient's movement path through the Yangcheon-gu website and social media (blog, Instagram) as soon as it is confirmed.

With this case, the cumulative number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Yangcheon-gu has reached 35.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, “COVID-19 infections can occur unexpectedly anywhere at any time, so it is still important to maintain a certain distance between people and wear masks properly in multi-use facilities.” He added, “I hope everyone will diligently follow thorough quarantine guidelines for the safety of themselves and our local community.”