Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Gunsan, 'Jeonbuk 98, 99'

Uzbekistan Nationality Male A (Teenager) and B (In Their 30s)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] Two COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Gunsan, Jeonbuk.

On the 13th, Jeollabuk-do announced that Uzbek nationals A (teenager) and B (in their 30s) tested positive for COVID-19 at 8:40 PM the previous day, confirmed by the Provincial Institute of Health and Environment. They have been classified as Jeonbuk cases number 98 and 99.

They arrived at Incheon Airport at 5:40 PM on the 11th via Turkish Airlines flight TK090.

Following quarantine guidelines for overseas arrivals, A and B used the dedicated overseas arrivals bus (T1) and arrived in Gunsan. They departed at 7:25 PM and 11:25 PM respectively, and after arrival, specimens were collected at the Gunsan City Health Center, and they entered self-quarantine.

Health authorities have completed disinfection of their self-quarantine locations and requested an investigation of contacts on the aircraft and at the airport from the Incheon Airport Quarantine Station.

Additionally, CCTV footage from the self-quarantine locations has been secured to identify any further contacts.