16 New COVID-19 Cases Related to Itaewon Clubs Reported in Seoul in One Day

On the 8th, a citizen is passing in front of 'King Club' in Itaewon, Seoul, where a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) had visited. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] In Seoul, 18 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were reported in just one day on the 9th.

Seoul City announced on the 10th at 10 a.m. that the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached a total of 669. This is an increase of 11 cases from the 658 confirmed cases announced at the same time the previous day.

However, based on the date of confirmation, a total of 18 patients were confirmed positive in Seoul on the morning and afternoon of the 9th. Among them, 16 were classified as related to the Itaewon clubs in Yongsan-gu. The other 2 were overseas entrants from the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, one patient confirmed positive on the morning of the 10th was also identified as related to the Itaewon clubs. Accordingly, the total number of confirmed cases related to the Itaewon clubs in Seoul has reached 30.

Since the first confirmed case number 66 in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 2nd, confirmed cases have been rapidly increasing nationwide among people who visited the Itaewon clubs and their contacts.

In response to the COVID-19 cluster infection outbreak originating from the Itaewon clubs, Seoul City issued a gathering ban order on all entertainment facilities including clubs, emotional pubs, colateks, and room salons starting from the previous day. These facilities must immediately cease operations until a separate lifting order is issued, and violations will be subject to strict penalties.

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