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COVID-19 Update (February 3, 2022)
With the rapid spreading of the Omicron variant, South Korea’s daily COVID-19 cases have exceeded 20,000 for the first time. With that said, the ECCK shares with our members some of the updates on the COVID-19 measures that have taken into effect.
PCR Testing
As of Jan 26, a limited PCR testing system has first taken into effect in 4 particular regions that have a rapid rise of the Omicron variant such as Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Gwangju and Jeollanam-do Provinceand the government has stated that effective Feb 3, the procedure is to be expanded nationwide.
Limited PCR testing will be offered to concentrate on treatment of high-risk groups, such as those in their 60s or older. With that said, PCR tests which were originally offered at public health centers for free of charge to anyone, will be limited to those who fall under following categories (subject to change):
Those in their 60s or older
Those epidemiologically related to the COVID-19 patient
Those with doctor’s note
Those working at facilities particularly vulnerable to COVID-19
Those who tested positive on a rapid antigen test
*Usage of rapid antigen test is said to be further introduced for faster test results.
Those who have tested positive to self-test kit or rapid antigen test, will be able to visit public health centers for the PCR Test.
Those who do not fall under the above categories need to visit designated medical institutions such as hospitals and respiratory clinics to receive rapid antigen test for the virus. The rapid antigen test is complimentary, but please note that medical examination fee of 5,000 KRW will be imposed.
COVID-19 Update (February 3, 2022)
With the rapid spreading of the Omicron variant, South Korea’s daily COVID-19 cases have exceeded 20,000 for the first time. With that said, the ECCK shares with our members some of the updates on the COVID-19 measures that have taken into effect.
PCR Testing
As of Jan 26, a limited PCR testing system has first taken into effect in 4 particular regions that have a rapid rise of the Omicron variant such as Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Gwangju and Jeollanam-do Province and the government has stated that effective Feb 3, the procedure is to be expanded nationwide.
Limited PCR testing will be offered to concentrate on treatment of high-risk groups, such as those in their 60s or older. With that said, PCR tests which were originally offered at public health centers for free of charge to anyone, will be limited to those who fall under following categories (subject to change):
*Usage of rapid antigen test is said to be further introduced for faster test results.
Those who have tested positive to self-test kit or rapid antigen test, will be able to visit public health centers for the PCR Test.
Those who do not fall under the above categories need to visit designated medical institutions such as hospitals and respiratory clinics to receive rapid antigen test for the virus. The rapid antigen test is complimentary, but please note that medical examination fee of 5,000 KRW will be imposed.
Those who tested positive to the rapid antigen tests held at medical institutions will then be subject to PCR tests. Lists of institutions available by regions around the nation are available at the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service and Ministry of Health and Welfare webpages.