전염력은 높으나 비교적 저조한 중증도를 보이는 코로나-19 우세 변이종 오미크론에 대응하기 위하여 코로나-19 진단·검사 체계가 아래와 같이 바뀌었습니다.
- 적용 시기 : 2022.2.3.~
- 일반군 : 선별진료소 또는 호흡기전담클리닉 등 동네 병·의원에서 신속항원검사 시행
- 고위험군 : PCR 검사 시행
※ 세부사항 관련 기사 참조 : https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/society/health/1029524.html
In a bid to tackle the highly contagious but generally less lethal Omicron variant, the government has shifted its focus to vulnerable groups.
Under the new scheme, starting Feb. 3rd, PCR tests are on limited offer to those priority group. For the rest, rapid antigen tests, also known as self-testing kits, will be more widely used.
Group Category |
For whom |
Testing Type |
Where to go for the testing |
Remarks |
General |
People aged under 60 (Who do not belong to the priority groups) |
Rapid Antigen Test |
Selective Clinics (Public Health Center or Temporary Screening Center) |
Testing positive on a rapid antigen test → PCR test to be taken at a selective clinic |
Local Medical Clinics |
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* Priority Groups |
Elderly people aged 60 and over |
PCR test |
Selective Clinics (Public Health Center or Temporary Screening Center) |
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People who have come in close contact with a COVID-19 patient |
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Those with a doctor's recommendation citing the need for the laboratory-processed test |
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Workers at high-risk facilities((nursing homes, correctional facilities, etc.) |
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People who have tested positive from a rapid antigen test, etc. |
※ Please see the related article below for more information.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2022/02/119_323244.html