Eunhyuk (Super Junior) is positive for COVID-19, "Running Man" members are contagious

Another star of the Korean entertainment industry is infected with COVID-19.

On January 20, Label SJ announced that Eunhyuk had performed a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 for precautionary reasons. The results showed that the male idol might have COVID-19, so he also went for the next PCR test.

Later on also on January 20, Label SJ confirmed through an official statement that Eunhyuk also tested positive for the PCR test, which means that he has been officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Accordingly, the company's statement reads:

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On the morning of January 20, Super Junior's Eunhyuk apparently tested positive for a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19. He went to the hospital for a follow-up PCR test and was informed this evening that he tested positive.

Eunhyuk completed his third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in December, so currently only has very mild symptoms. All of his scheduled activities have been halted and are resting safely, while following the direction of the disease control agency.

We have confirmed that Eunhyuk is not currently in close contact with any of the other Super Junior members. However, to be on the safe side, all members and related staff are being checked.

Putting the artists' health and safety first, the management company will do its best to support Eunhyuk's speedy recovery. We will also comply with the directives and requirements of the disease control agency."

Eunhyuk recently filmed a guest on SBS's 'Running Man', so all the members on the show will be tested. Yoo Jae Suk and HaHa are filming for "How Do You Play?" by MBC. When they received the news, they immediately went to get tested at a nearby center. The cast and other staff of "How Do You Play?" continue filming after testing negative with a self-test kit.

The fact that many artists have COVID-19 has caused a series of projects and work plans to be postponed or canceled. According to the announcement on January 20 by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KDCA), the country added 6,603 new cases of COVID-19, of which 6,357 were transmitted in the community, bringing the total number of cases. COVID-19 in Korea to 712,503 cases.

Previously, the number of COVID-19 cases recorded per day in South Korea had remained below 6,000 since December 24, 2021. On January 20, South Korea also recorded 28 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total number of people who did not survive the pandemic in the country to 6,480 cases.

The death rate from COVID-19 in South Korea is currently 0.91%. The country's health authorities are on high alert to prevent a sudden increase in the risk of infection, as many people reunite with their families during the Lunar New Year holiday.

January 20 also marks the 2nd anniversary since South Korea announced the detection of the first 2 cases of COVID-19. President Moon Jae-in on January 20 directed the government to apply all possible anti-epidemic measures to prevent the spread of Omicron - the main variant causing COVID-19 disease in South Korea today.

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea has set up a review group with more than 200 employees, which is expected to focus on reviewing the compliance with epidemic prevention rules at establishments that gather a large number of foreigners and entertainment establishments. The Korean epidemic prevention agency emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen epidemic prevention management at US military units and garrison areas, continue to rapidly increase the rate of people vaccinated, strengthen review of compliance with epidemic prevention rules. in business establishments with a large concentration of people.

Meanwhile, the State Department said it had asked the US Embassy in Korea to publish statistics on the number of infections by each military base daily, encouraging soldiers to participate in the third vaccination.

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