147 “hidden infections” were found…

147 “hidden infected people” poured out of taxis, subways, and day care centers. All are confirmed cases of a novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) found through preemptive testing.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 14th, “By examining 382,802 people, including public transportation, call centers, and emergency care workers, we found 147 hidden infected people.” Starting on the 16th of last month, the city of Seoul has conducted a preemptive test for Corona 19 for 420,000 workers in essential industries. 91% of all target personnel were tested.

On the 11th, taxi drivers in Busan are collecting samples for corona 19 diagnostic tests by drive-through method at a mobile screening test center installed in the parking lot of Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Reporter Song Bong-geun

The number of hidden infections found through preemptive inspections varied. Two people were confirmed at logistics facilities such as courier and 16 at the call center. In nursing facilities, 27 people were found to be infected. Two people were also found at the postpartum care center.

As for the subway, 14 people were confirmed by Seoul Transportation Corporation and 6 people were confirmed by partner companies. An infected person was also confirmed on the bus. It was confirmed that 14 city bus drivers were infected, and 3 people were infected from the town bus. It was found that 26 general taxi drivers had Corona 19, and 5 confirmed cases occurred in call taxis with disabilities. In addition, one person came from a homeless facility and seven from a disabled facility.

The daycare center was no exception. As a result of preemptive examination, 14 people were confirmed to be confirmed, and 3 child caregivers were also found to be infected.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government explained that “in the case of workplaces with confirmed cases, the workplace is temporarily closed and then disinfected and measures are being taken to prevent the spread of further infection through in-depth epidemiological investigations.” In the case of public transportation, such as buses and subways, which are frequently used by citizens, a virus was not detected as a result of environmental samples of driving vehicles.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to carry out periodic re-tests for each group based on this preemptive test. It was decided to focus and manage groups with frequent citizen contact such as taxis and subways. In addition, it is promoting preemptive inspections for water supply and gas meter readers, delivery agency workers, hypermarket workers, and traditional market merchants.

Seo Jeong-hyup, acting mayor of Seoul, said, “By discovering confirmed cases through preemptive examinations for high-risk groups, we have confirmed that asymptomatic infections are already spreading throughout society.”

Corona 19 cumulative confirmed patients since August. Graphic = Younghee Kim [email protected]

As of 0 o’clock on the day, there were 134 new cases in Seoul, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases was 22,056. Two additional deaths were also reported. One of them received a post-mortem notification.

Group infections have been confirmed to have infected 12 people at the nursing hospital in Gangdong-gu and 14 at the church prayer center in Seodaemun-gu so far. Park Yoo-mi, head of the city’s Citizen Health Bureau, explained, “It was confirmed that some officials gathered to prepare for the video service by operating a heater on the basement floor.”

The Seoul Metropolitan Government also said, “There are 137 people who have refused or lost contact with the BTJ Community Center in Sangju, Gyeongbuk.” Among the visitors to the Center of the Nations, 383 residents of Seoul were inhabitants, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government has issued an order to perform diagnostic tests for them. As of the 13th, 50.9% (195 people) were tested and 7 were positive. Of the 168 untested, 31 decided to undergo the test, but 45 still refused to be tested on the grounds that “there was no visit.”

There are 92 people who are in a state of disconnection due to inability to receive calls. Director Park said, “For those who refuse tests without justifiable reasons, we will take a prosecution and respond strongly by requesting the right to remedy in the event of a group infection due to non-compliance with the diagnostic test.” The inspection deadline for visitors to the World Center is until the 15th.

A notice on prohibition of gatherings posted in front of BTJ Nation Center in Hwaseo-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk. [사진 상주시]

Meanwhile, the city of Seoul said, “In discussions with the quarantine authorities to adjust the social distancing stage,” regarding the number of confirmed cases recorded in the 100 units for a week in a row. The ban on private gatherings with more than 5 people and the step 2.5 is until the 17th. Director Park said, “I think that the absolute number has decreased (distance distance) is effective.” “The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters is discussing whether to extend distance through opinions of experts.”

Reporter Kim Hyun-ye [email protected]