Religious Facilities and Medical Institutions Account for 73% of 'COVID-19 Cluster Infections' (Update)

On the 6th, 119 paramedics responsible for transporting COVID-19 patients at the former Duryu Water Purification Plant in Dalseo-gu, Daegu, are undergoing disinfection. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] Health authorities announced that cases of cluster infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through religious facilities, medical institutions, and social welfare facilities account for 73% of the total confirmed cases.

On the afternoon of the 7th, Kwon Jun-wook, Deputy Director of the Central Disease Control Headquarters, stated at a regular briefing, "As of midnight on the 7th, among 6,767 confirmed domestic COVID-19 cases, 73% are confirmed cluster outbreaks, and 27% are sporadic cases or cases under investigation." He added, "Also, 63.5% of the total are related to Shincheonji believers." He further noted, "There are still cases under investigation, so the overall scale may increase."

Deputy Director Kwon said, "We hope local governments establish active cooperation systems with the relevant facilities and institutions," and urged, "Please establish emergency contact systems and immediately report if any suspicious symptoms occur among workers or facility users."

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