[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] The cluster infection of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that started at the door-to-door sales company 'Richway' in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, is continuing.


The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) announced on the 14th at 12 noon that the total cumulative confirmed cases related to Richway reached 164.


This is an increase of 11 cases compared to the same time the previous day.


The cluster infection that began at Richway has spread continuously to surrounding areas, resulting in 30 confirmed cases at Myeongseong Housing in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Additionally, 16 infections were reported at another door-to-door sales company, NBS Partners, in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province. At the Principal Language Academy in Gangnam-gu, 14 people tested positive.



Along with this, there are many confirmed cases from churches: 9 each at Yesumalssum Silcheon Church and Yesu Vision Church, totaling 18; 8 at the Chinese Korean Church Shelter; and 7 at the Church of God.


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