[Breaking] Unusual Spread in Seoul Metropolitan Area... 70s in Namyangju Test Positive, Contact with Richway Confirmed Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 6th that a woman in her 70s, Ms. A, residing in Hwado-eup, tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Health authorities have identified that Ms. A likely came into contact with a confirmed case from Richway in Gwanak-gu at a health functional food store in Gangnam, Seoul, which she visited on the 3rd and 4th.

On the 5th, while on her way to the same store, Ms. A was contacted by the Gangnam-gu Public Health Center, underwent a COVID-19 test, and was confirmed positive that day.