Distribution Industry Sells COVID-19 Self-Test Kits... Immediate Delivery Service Available

GS25 sells two types of COVID-19 self-test kits.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Retailers have been rapidly launching sales of COVID-19 self-test kits.

According to the distribution industry on the 8th, Emart began selling COVID-19 self-test kits at about 70 stores in the Seoul metropolitan area starting from the 6th. Emart sold approximately 5,000 initial units of the ‘Humasis COVID-19 Home Test’ at stores including Seongsu, Wangsimni, and Yeongdeungpo, and from the afternoon of the 7th, an additional 5,000 units were supplied to other stores. From the 10th, they will increase the quantity and start full-scale sales. Lotte Mart also began pilot sales of self-test kits at about 10 stores in the Seoul area from the afternoon of the 6th, and from the 8th, sales have expanded to all stores nationwide.

The Humasis COVID-19 Home Test is a product that received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety last month on the condition that additional clinical performance test data for self-testing be submitted within three months. The test method involves individuals collecting a specimen from inside their nose and applying it to the kit to check the result. The test result can be confirmed within 15 to 20 minutes.

CJ Olive Young started selling self-test kits from the 7th. Sales began at the official online mall and over 200 major stores nationwide, with plans to gradually expand the number of stores carrying the product. For those with suspected COVID-19 symptoms or epidemiological links, orders can also be placed through the immediate delivery service ‘Oneul Dream’ to receive the kits quickly and safely without face-to-face contact.

Self-test kits can also be purchased at convenience stores. GS25 has been selling two types of COVID-19 self-test kits?the SD Biosensor COVID-19 self-test and the Humasis COVID-19 Home Test?at some stores since the 5th. Currently, test kits are also available at GS Supermarket and Lalavla stores. Other convenience stores such as CU and 7-Eleven are also selling self-test kits.