Four Family Members in Their 50s All Test Positive for COVID-19 After Business Trip to the U.S. (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon]

On the 25th, two children of a couple in their 50s from Bucheon City, who were confirmed positive for COVID-19 on the 24th after returning from a business trip to the United States, were also diagnosed with the virus.

The two confirmed cases are siblings A (24, male) and B (20, female), children of C (55, male), the 53rd confirmed case in Bucheon, and D (51, female), the 54th confirmed case in Bucheon.

Earlier, C showed symptoms of COVID-19 on the 19th after returning from a business trip to Los Angeles, USA. His wife D showed similar symptoms on the 23rd, and after being tested together, they were confirmed positive the day before.

Bucheon City is investigating the movements and contacts of the siblings, who are believed to have been infected by their parents.

With this, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bucheon has increased to 57.

Jang Deokcheon, mayor of Bucheon City, stated, "There has been an increase in cases of people who have recently stayed overseas and entered our country testing positive for COVID-19," and urged, "Families of confirmed cases should strictly observe self-quarantine and be especially cautious about infection."

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