Daegu·Gyeongbuk Surpass 3,260 Cases... Steep Increase Expected to Continue

Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongbuk Province conducts an on-site inspection at Gimcheon Medical Center.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions continues to rise.

According to Daegu City and Gyeongbuk Province on the 1st, the number increased by 469 in Daegu and 67 in Gyeongbuk in just one day. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 2,705 in Daegu and 555 in Gyeongbuk. Combined, the confirmed cases in Daegu and Gyeongbuk total 3,260.

A health official stated, "In the coming days, as testing of Shincheonji Daegu Church members is completed, the occurrence of confirmed cases in the Daegu area will continue at a significant level."

Among the new confirmed cases that day were 8 military personnel, military officials, and public institution workers (2 from the 11th Combat Flight Wing K2 Logistics Command, 6 from the Livestock Hygiene and Quarantine Support Headquarters in Bongdeok-dong, Nam-gu).

Additionally, 4 medical personnel (1 each from Law & Obstetrics and Gynecology in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu; Jeong Do-yeong Dental Clinic in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu; Tuberculosis Department at Suseong-gu Health Center; and Olgot Eun Hospital in Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu), 1 social welfare facility worker (Green Home Welfare Center in Icheon-dong, Nam-gu), and 1 daycare teacher (Forest Daycare in Singi-dong, Dong-gu) were newly confirmed. These facilities have been closed and disinfection work is underway.

Currently, the number of Shincheonji Daegu Church members and trainees managed by Daegu City has increased from the existing 8,269 to 10,252 with an additional 1,983 people.

The city has completed testing for 1,001 people who had close contact with patient number 31 among the previously identified 8,269 members, as well as 1,193 symptomatic individuals. It was reported that about 87% of the symptomatic individuals tested have been confirmed positive so far.

Furthermore, a full investigation of the remaining approximately 6,000 Shincheonji members under self-quarantine has begun, and it is expected that testing of the target subjects can be completed as early as this week.

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