Seoul 'COVID-19' Total Confirmed Cases 336 ... 5 of 6 New Cases Entered from Overseas

On the 11th, as confirmed COVID-19 cases increased due to a cluster infection at a call center on the 11th floor of the Korea Building in Sindorim-dong, citizens wearing masks are using the subway at Sindorim Station in Guro-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] As of 10 a.m. on the 24th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) increased by 6 from the previous day to 336. Among them, 72 have been discharged, and 264 are in isolation.

Of the 6 new confirmed cases, 5 are related to overseas contact. Confirmed cases include office workers from Yongsan and Gangdong Districts who visited the United States, international students from Gangnam and Songpa Districts, and an international student from Jongno District who visited the United Kingdom.

One male in his 70s from Yeongdeungpo District is currently under investigation for the infection route.

Accordingly, among the confirmed cases in Seoul so far, 63 are related to overseas contact, making it the second largest after the 95 cases at the Guro District call center, which was the largest cluster infection in the metropolitan area.

Following that, there are 28 cases related to the Dongdaemun District 'Dongan Church, PC Bang, and care workers' chain infection, 14 cases related to Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, and 13 cases related to the residential-commercial complex apartment in Seongdong District.

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