Incheon Gaecheok Church Pastor's Son and Then Husband Also Test Positive for COVID-19 (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The son and husband of a pastor from a pioneering church in Incheon have consecutively tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Incheon City on the 9th, A (74, male), residing in Michuhol-gu, tested positive for COVID-19 following his son B (36).

A is the husband of Pastor C (71, female) of a pioneering church in Incheon, who was confirmed positive on the 31st of last month. Their son B also tested positive on the afternoon of the same day.

A was classified as a contact after his wife was confirmed positive and was under self-quarantine. He tested negative on the first test but positive on the second test.

B lived separately from his mother and was not initially classified as a contact. However, on the 7th of this month, he developed symptoms such as sputum and sore throat, and tested positive after a specimen test the previous day.

According to epidemiological investigation, from the 4th to the 8th of this month, B visited his father's house in Yonghyeon-dong, convenience stores, pharmacies, and marts while wearing a mask.

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