Afternoon of the 20th, Daesil Nursing Hospital in Dalseong-gun, Daegu (middle building). Photo by Yonhap News

Afternoon of the 20th, Daesil Nursing Hospital in Dalseong-gun, Daegu (middle building). Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] A large number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have occurred at Daesil Nursing Hospital in Dalseong-gun, Daegu.


According to Daegu City on the 20th, a total of 57 confirmed cases, including patients, nurses, and nursing assistants, have been reported at Daesil Nursing Hospital from the 18th to this day.


On the 18th, two nurses and nursing assistants tested positive, followed by 8 on the 19th, and 47 additional confirmed cases on the 20th.


Daegu City is conducting a comprehensive COVID-19 screening for nursing hospital and social welfare facility workers, residents, and inpatients. So far, 78.9% have undergone specimen testing.



Daegu City plans to disclose detailed information during a regular briefing on the morning of the 21st.


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