Suwon City to Integrate Temporary COVID-19 Residential and Testing Facilities

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 12th that it has been operating an integrated temporary testing facility for asymptomatic overseas arrivals and a temporary residential facility for contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases since the 11th of this month.

The Electoral Training Institute of the National Election Commission, which had been used as a temporary testing facility, ended operations on the 10th.

The decision to integrate operations was made as the number of admissions to both the temporary testing facility and temporary residential facility (Suwon Youth Hostel) decreased.

The number of admissions to the temporary residential facility did not exceed 10 since April 21, and was 2 on May 10. The number of admissions to the temporary testing facility also remained at 20 or below since May. The Suwon Youth Hostel can accommodate approximately 30 people.

Asymptomatic overseas arrivals who wish to undergo diagnostic testing can stay at Suwon Youth Hostel until they receive testing at a health center.

The city began operating the overseas arrival temporary testing facility for the first time nationwide starting March 26. Admissions stayed at the facility for 1 to 2 days after sample collection until diagnostic test results were released.

Beginning with 26 admissions on the first day, 921 people used the temporary testing facility over 46 days until May 10. At its peak, 46 people were admitted in a single day.

Four residents received a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis following diagnostic testing at the temporary testing facility. Secondary infections were prevented by isolating them until test results were released.

Mayor Yeom Tae-young visited the Electoral Training Institute on the 11th and presented a plaque of appreciation to Director Kim Joo-heon.

Mayor Yeom Tae-young said, “Four people tested positive at the temporary testing facility, and thanks to thorough isolation during diagnostic testing, we were able to prevent secondary infections,” and added, “I extend my gratitude to Director Kim Joo-heon and the staff of the Electoral Training Institute, as well as residents of the surrounding area, for supporting the use of the facility.”

The city repaired facilities at the Electoral Training Institute and disinfected and cleaned guest rooms that had been used by overseas arrivals. Bedding sets were also provided. The space where a screening clinic had been installed (parking lot) will be paved with asphalt concrete.