Korea's 'National MC' Yoo Jae-suk tests positive for COVID-19
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Antenna confirms that Yoo Jae-suk tested positive for COVID-19.
South Korea's "National MC" Yoo Jae-suk has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
According to a Soompi report, Jae-suk's agency Antenna announced that the artist received a positive result today, December 13.
"On December 11, he was informed that he came into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case and immediately took a first PCR test. He received a negative result and was classified as someone who should be monitored manually," the agency stated.
"Then in accordance with disease control guidelines, he took a second PCR test this morning (December 13) and received a positive result," they added.
Due to this, Jae-suk halted all his scheduled activities and is now taking necessary measures following the guidelines of disease control authorities.
Yoo Jae-suk is a South Korean comedian, host, and television personality. He currently stars in one of the longest running variety shows Running Man.
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