Daegu COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise on March 1st... Increase of 333 to 2,569

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Daegu area increased significantly on the first day of March.

According to Daegu City, Gyeongbuk Province, and the Central Disease Control Headquarters as of 9 a.m. on the 1st, the number of confirmed cases in Daegu increased by 333 compared to 4 p.m. the previous day. Gyeongbuk saw an increase of 26 cases. The cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 2,569 in Daegu and 514 in Gyeongbuk. Combined, Daegu and Gyeongbuk have 3,839 cases, still the highest number nationwide. Health authorities expect this upward trend to continue for the time being.

Among the new confirmed cases that day were 8 military personnel, civilian employees, and public institution workers (2 from the 11th Combat Flight Wing K2 Logistics Command, 6 from the Nam-gu Bongdeok-dong Livestock Hygiene and Quarantine Support Headquarters). Additionally, 4 medical personnel (1 each from Dongseong-ro Law & Obstetrics Clinic in Jung-gu, Jeong Do Young Dental Clinic in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, the Tuberculosis Unit at Suseong-gu Health Center, and Olgot Eun Hospital in Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu), 1 social welfare facility worker (Green Home Care Center in Icheon-dong, Nam-gu), and 1 daycare teacher (Sup Daycare Center in Singi-dong, Dong-gu) were also newly confirmed. These facilities have been closed and disinfection work is underway. Epidemiological investigations regarding infection routes and confirmed patients’ movements are also being conducted.

Currently, the number of Shincheonji Daegu Church members and trainees managed by Daegu City stands at 10,252, with 1,983 added to the previously identified 8,269. The city has completed testing for 1,001 individuals who had close contact with patient number 31 among the previously identified 8,269 members, as well as 1,193 symptomatic individuals.

The city reported that about 87% of symptomatic individuals tested have been confirmed positive so far. Furthermore, a full survey of the remaining approximately 6,000 Shincheonji members under self-quarantine has begun, and specimen testing is expected to be completed as early as this week.

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