The updates on COVID-19 in Korea as of 12 February

○ As of 12 February, 2020, there have been 28 confirmed cases, 4,054 cases turned out to be negative, and 992 cases currently being tested. The contacts of the confirmed cases are 1,782 in total.

○ In addition, three confirmed cases(#3, #8, and #17) were tested negative twice in a row and will be discharged later today. Seven of the confirmed cases have been discharged so far.

○ COVID-19 extracted from patient specimen will be sent to relevant ministries and research institutes for virus culture and incubation. This will accelerate development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.

○ KCDC advised the public to get tested only if they have symptoms and epidemiological link. Testing for COVID-19 should be determined by clinician’s opinion. Furthermore, asking for a certificate to prove a negative test result for school or work should be discouraged.