Realized Nth Infection... Nationwide 2nd and 3rd Wave Infections Originating from Itaewon (Update)

On the 14th, as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) related to Itaewon clubs increases, medical staff are working at a screening clinic set up at Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Secondary and tertiary infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) originating from Itaewon clubs have been occurring across the country.

Kim Kang-lip, the 1st Chief Coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), stated at the regular briefing held at the Government Sejong Complex that "secondary and tertiary infections related to Itaewon clubs have been confirmed in various regions nationwide."

Currently, the number of confirmed cases related to Itaewon clubs has reached 148. Confirmed cases have occurred not only in the Seoul metropolitan area including Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi but also across the country in Chungbuk, Busan, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Gangwon, Gyeongnam, Jeju, and other regions. Among the 27 new patients reported the previous day, 17 were also related to Itaewon clubs.

Chief Coordinator Kim urged, "If infected individuals hide their movement paths or provide inaccurate statements, it will slow down the process of identifying infections, making it difficult to maintain the current quarantine management system." He requested active cooperation in screening tests and epidemiological investigations to block the spread of COVID-19 infection.

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