[Breaking] 13 Confirmed Cases Linked to Uijeongbu Pastor 'Non-Cooperation with Epidemiological Investigation'...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Cases of COVID-19 infections linked to the pastor of Jusarang Church in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province are rapidly increasing.

On the afternoon of the 27th, health authorities confirmed a total of 13 cases related to the pastor, including 7 direct contacts and 6 secondary infections. It has not been confirmed whether the pastor was the initial patient, and although a connection among these individuals was established, the exact infection route remains unclear. However, local governments disclosed the movement paths of confirmed cases, identifying the pastor as a contact.

The pastor of Jusarang Church in Uijeongbu, Mr. A (52), tested positive for COVID-19 on the 24th. In the initial investigation, Mr. A stated that he had not held any worship services and had only briefly gone out for walks near his home without visiting other areas.

However, it was later confirmed that Mr. A exhibited symptoms such as fever on the 20th but visited a missionary center in Sangju, Gyeongbuk, with other pastors on the 22nd, two days later. Prior to this, investigations revealed that Mr. A had visited a restaurant in Jongno-gu, Seoul, a prayer center in Nowon-gu, and a church in Dobong-gu.

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