COVID-19 Cases in Sejong City Reported for Ten Consecutive Days... 40th Confirmed Case

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] In Sejong City, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has reached 40 as cases have been reported for ten consecutive days.

According to the city on the 15th, a woman in her 30s, a public official affiliated with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Sejong case number 40), tested positive for COVID-19 that morning. This woman, residing in Dodam-dong, Doream Village Complex 6, was confirmed as a positive case through a full inspection of all Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries employees (795 people).

At the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported consecutively: 4 on the 13th, 3 on the 14th, and 1 on the 15th. So far, twenty-seven confirmed cases have occurred within the Ministry. To date, the total number of confirmed cases in Sejong City is 40, including 30 public officials.

However, on a nationwide basis, the spread appears to be somewhat slowing down. The number of new daily confirmed cases nationwide has dropped below 100, and in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, the epicenters of the outbreak, daily confirmed cases have decreased from over 400 to around 50 to 60. Additionally, since the 13th, the number of recovered patients has exceeded new confirmed cases, leading to a decrease in the number of patients undergoing isolation treatment.

Meanwhile, President Moon Jae-in declared certain areas in Gyeongbuk, including Daegu, Cheongdo, Gyeongsan, and Bonghwa, as special disaster zones in relation to the COVID-19 situation. This measure was taken considering that 83% of confirmed cases and 87% of deaths were concentrated in these areas, causing severe human damage and difficulties in residents' daily lives and economic activities. Special disaster zones are designated under the "Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety" when it is recognized that local governments alone cannot handle the disaster and national-level support is necessary due to natural or social disasters. Upon declaration of a special disaster zone, related damage is investigated, recovery plans are established, and 50% of recovery costs are supported by national funds. Support is also provided for residents' livelihood and housing stability costs, relief funds for the deceased and injured, and benefits such as reductions in electricity bills, health insurance premiums, communication fees, and city gas charges are granted.

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