[Breaking News] Seoul Reports 5 Additional COVID-19 Cases... Cumulative Total at Least 1,570

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Seoul increased by 5 on the 26th, bringing the total cumulative cases to at least 1570.

According to announcements by autonomous districts on the day, new confirmed cases occurred in Gangseo-gu, Jongno-gu, Mapo-gu, Gwanak-gu, and Yongsan-gu.

The 105th confirmed case in Gangseo-gu is presumed to be related to the infection at the elderly day and night care facility 'Gangseo Jungang Daycare Center.' This patient is a family member of the 102nd confirmed case in Gangseo, who was diagnosed on the 24th, and showed symptoms on the 25th during self-quarantine, testing positive upon retesting.

The 28th confirmed case in Jongno is understood to have come into contact with the 90th confirmed case in Songpa, diagnosed on the 23rd.

The 50th confirmed case in Mapo is a family member of the 49th confirmed case in Mapo, diagnosed on the 25th.

The 140th confirmed case in Gwanak arrived from Cebu, Philippines on the 25th and tested positive on the 26th.

The 54th confirmed case in Yongsan arrived from overseas on the 14th and tested negative on the first test, but showed symptoms on the 24th during self-quarantine and tested positive on a retest.

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