"Itaewon-Origin Patients 215... Seoul 102 (Update)"

On the 8th, a citizen is passing in front of 'King Club' in Itaewon, Seoul, which was visited by a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) originating from Itaewon clubs has reached 215.

Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Disease Control Headquarters, stated at a regular briefing held on the 22nd at the Osong Disease Control Headquarters in Chungbuk, "As of 12 PM today, the cumulative number of confirmed cases related to Itaewon clubs is 215." This is an increase of 8 cases compared to the previous day.

Among the confirmed cases related to Itaewon clubs, 95 visited the clubs, and 120 were contacts. Head Jung said, "There are 11 cases of 4th generation infections and 27 cases of 3rd generation infections originating from Itaewon clubs."

Four out of five confirmed cases are male. Among the confirmed cases related to Itaewon clubs, there are 170 males and 45 females. By age group, there are 25 under 18, 120 aged 19-29, 31 in their 30s, 17 in their 40s, 11 in their 50s, and 11 aged 60 and above.

90% of these cases occurred in the metropolitan area. By region, there are 102 in Seoul, 52 in Gyeonggi, 40 in Incheon, 9 in Chungbuk, 4 in Busan, 2 in Gyeongnam, 2 in Jeonbuk, and 1 each in Daejeon, Chungnam, Gangwon, and Jeju.

Head Jung requested, "Among visitors to clubs and pubs located in Itaewon, Seoul, from the 24th of last month to the 6th of this month, those who especially show symptoms should get tested even now."

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