Jeju Island, South Korea, is taking legal action against two tourists who visited while displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

The provincial authorities of Jeju Island are suing two women who traveled there for a holiday, despite the younger woman showing signs of COVID-19.

The two individuals have been identified as a 52-year-old mother and her 19-year-old daughter, who had just returned to South Korea from her studies in Boston.

The mother and daughter, based in Seoul, arrived on Jeju Island on March 20, despite the daughter being instructed to self-isolate upon her arrival in South Korea five days prior, according to a statement from the Jeju Provincial government.

On March 21, the daughter started showing COVID-19 symptoms, but she and her mother stayed on the island for another four days, during which they interacted with around 47 people across 20 different locations.

After returning to their home in Gangnam district, Seoul, both the mother and daughter tested positive for COVID-19 at a local public clinic, according to the Gangnam-gu health office.

Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong issued a statement, saying, 'I hope this serves as a strong warning against actions that endanger the efforts of healthcare workers, disease prevention officials, and the public in combating the coronavirus.'

In its official complaint, Jeju province accused the daughter of failing to fulfill her responsibilities as a member of the community.

The complaint further noted that the mother played an active role in her daughter’s illegal actions, including financially supporting their trip, which is why she too is being held accountable.

As of April 5, the Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (KCDC) reported 94 new cases, bringing the total to 10,156 confirmed infections. There have been 177 deaths and 6,325 recoveries in South Korea since the outbreak began.