Itaewon Club-Originated 'n-th Infection' Continues... Seoul COVID-19 Cases Increase by 15 in One Day

On the 14th, as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) related to Itaewon clubs increases, citizens are lining up to get tested at a walk-through screening clinic set up at a public parking lot in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Seoul area increased by 15 in one day. The COVID-19 cluster infection that spread around Itaewon clubs is spreading as 'n-th generation infections' through various routes, even to people who have not been near Itaewon.

As of 10 a.m. on the 27th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul reached 807, an increase of 15 compared to the same time the previous day.

Among the new confirmed cases, 2 were classified as related to the Itaewon clubs. None of them directly visited the Itaewon clubs; they were identified as n-th generation infections through family, friends, or colleagues of those who visited Itaewon.

Among the other confirmed cases, 2 had contact with confirmed patients from other cities or provinces, and the infection routes of the remaining 11 are under investigation.

So far, among the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul, 618 have recovered and been discharged, 185 are undergoing isolation treatment, and 4 have died.

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