Gyeongbuk, 3 Members of Shincheonji Church Family Confirmed with COVID-19 in Gumi

Shincheonji Gumi Church Closed. (Photo by Gumi City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] In Gumi, Gyeongbuk, three members of a family who are followers of the Shincheonji Church tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Gumi City on the 1st, A (53, working at Samsung Electronics Plant 2), his wife B (56, female, housewife), and their daughter C (29, office worker at Saeronet Broadcasting), all residing in Wonpyeong-dong, tested positive for COVID-19.

The three family members were confirmed to have attended a worship service at the Shincheonji Gumi Church for about two hours on the 16th of last month. Notably, Mr. A is the third confirmed case at the Samsung Electronics Gumi plant. With the positive diagnoses of Mr. A and his wife, the total number of confirmed cases in Gumi City has risen to 20.

The city has launched a full investigation of approximately 1,800 Shincheonji church members and about 380 trainees in the area, and the Gumi Police Department's rapid response team is tracking 100 individuals who have not responded. Additionally, starting from the 2nd, Gumi City will operate an additional drive-through screening clinic at the Nakdonggang Sports Park Parking Lot 1 for COVID-19 testing.

A Gumi City official stated, "Additional confirmed cases are increasing in the local community. We are responding strongly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will disclose information related to movement paths as soon as it is confirmed."

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