There are calls for a British citizen who’s being treated for Covid-19 in South Korea to be deported after he broke quarantine guidelines, possibly spreading the virus while travelling through the country.
The man, said to be in his thirties, travelled to South Korea from Thailand. He was examined at the airport but showed no symptoms of coronavirus. He was told to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
Instead, he reportedly visited four different cities, coming into close contact with 23 people over five days. He developed symptoms during that time and went to a test centre where he was told, once again, to self-isolate until he received his results. However, he is believed to have played screen golf at a games centre right after.
The justice ministry is investigating if his actions were illegal or if he put others in danger. He will be questioned after he recovers.
South Korea is toughening its entry rules. It is now mandatory for all arrivals to undergo 14 days of quarantine and they must download an app that tracks their symptoms and movements.
The government has warned that any foreigner breaking these rules will be deported while South Korean citizens will be fined.
