Jeonbuk 29th Confirmed Case Reported... Gunsan US Military Base Member

Transported to Isolation Facility at Osan Air Base

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] A U.S. military personnel stationed in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, has been confirmed as the 29th COVID-19 case in the province.

According to Jeonbuk health authorities on the 5th, a man in his 20s identified as A, a U.S. military personnel, tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day and was placed in isolation.

A arrived at Incheon Airport on the 2nd via Delta Air Lines, traveled to the Gunsan base by military vehicle, and was tested for COVID-19 immediately upon arrival before being quarantined.

Although A showed no symptoms, he tested positive on the 4th and was transferred to the patient isolation facility at Osan Air Base.

A is reported to have come into contact with seven people, including two vehicle drivers.

The health authorities have sent an official letter to the Incheon Airport quarantine office to identify passengers on the incoming flight and contacts within the airport.

With this COVID-19 case, a total of eight overseas entrants have been confirmed positive in Jeonbuk so far.