Impact of Confirmed Case at Seoul Jungnang-gu Wonmuk High School... 14 Nearby Schools Suspend In-Person Classes

Resumption of Sequential School Attendance Near Wonmuk High from the 9th

Wonmuk High Scheduled for the 11th
Subject to Test Results

On the 8th, Wonmuk High School in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, is closed. A female student in the 3rd grade at Wonmuk High School, A, was confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) after visiting Lotte World in Jamsil around 12 PM on the 5th. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Following the occurrence of a confirmed case at Wonmuk High School in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, 14 surrounding schools, including this school, suspended in-person classes and switched to remote learning on the 8th.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced that in-person classes will gradually resume starting from the 9th. Schools resuming in-person classes on the 9th are Songgok Girls' Middle School, Sinhyeon Middle School, Songgok High School, Songgok Girls' High School, Songgok Tourism High School, and Hyewon Girls' High School. On the 10th, Geumseong Elementary School, Taereung Middle School, Taereung High School, Junghwa High School, and Sinhyeon High School will resume. On the 11th, Wonmuk Elementary School, Bonghwa Elementary School, and Wonmuk High School plan to resume in-person classes, but Wonmuk High School's schedule may be further adjusted depending on test results.

Currently, testing is being prioritized for 150 close contacts of the confirmed student. A screening clinic has been set up within the school, and a total of 769 people, including 679 students and 90 staff members, are scheduled to undergo comprehensive testing.

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