"Once Again Weekend... Turning Point" Gwangju Area COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Total 148

115 Cases Reported Since the Second Wave Began on the 27th of Last Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] With one additional COVID-19 confirmed case reported in the Gwangju area on the 10th, the total cumulative number of confirmed cases has reached 148. Gwangju Metropolitan City is currently seeing confirmed cases centered around SM Sauna, Gwangju Gosi Academy, and the Ochi-dong T WORLD agency, and is encouraging voluntary reporting and testing of visitors through disaster safety text messages.

Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, explained during the 'COVID-19 Online Briefing' held that afternoon that the number of confirmed cases has significantly decreased due to citizens' voluntary compliance with quarantine rules.

The mayor stated, "Three Gwangju citizens were confirmed positive for COVID-19 yesterday, which is a significant decrease compared to the 15 cases reported on the 8th," adding, "This is because the citizens of Gwangju are adhering well to the quarantine guidelines."

He continued, "It is the weekend again. COVID-19 is much closer than we think," and urged, "Please be aware that every meeting and contact can be a source of infection, and refrain from going out or visiting facilities as much as possible. If going out is unavoidable, please follow the quarantine rules."

He added, "Individual negligence can threaten the safety of the Gwangju community," and requested, "If you feel unwell or different from usual, contact the health center immediately, and if you observe anyone not following quarantine rules, please report it. If citizens strictly follow the quarantine rules, Gwangju City will protect the safety of its citizens."

Meanwhile, although the number of confirmed cases is decreasing, cases continue to occur steadily, so the issue of bed shortages remains.

Out of the 161 beds currently secured by Gwangju City, 52 are available, and to secure more beds, some mild patients will be transferred to Cheonan starting today. There are also plans to utilize the Ujeong Public Officials Training Center Living Treatment Center.

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