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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Three family members of the 72nd confirmed COVID-19 case in Guro-gu, who is a pastor at Pyeongan Church, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.


According to Guro-gu on the 15th, following the 72nd confirmed case, the cohabiting husband (Guro 73rd), daughter (Guro 74th), and son-in-law (Guro 75th) residing in Gocheok 1-dong were additionally confirmed positive.


The three additional confirmed cases were classified as contacts after the 72nd case tested positive in the morning and underwent specimen testing at the Guro-gu screening clinic.


They tested positive around 6 p.m. and are scheduled to be transferred to an isolation hospital.


Specimen testing is also underway for A, a middle school student who is the daughter of the 74th and 75th confirmed cases.


A had a fever on the 5th and was tested at the Guro-gu screening clinic but was found to be negative.


It was confirmed that A has not attended school since the 3rd due to grade-level classes.


Pyeongan Church has reportedly been closed.



Detailed movement routes will be disclosed after the epidemiological investigation is completed.


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