[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Seoul, centered around churches such as Sarang Jeil Church, has been found to be faster than the initial cluster infections in Daegu caused by Shincheonji.


The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the number of new confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church in Seoul was 1 on the 13th, 11 on the 14th, 26 on the 15th, and 107 on the 16th, totaling 145 cases in just four days.


Including confirmed cases outside Seoul, the total number of nationwide confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church is 249.



This trend is expected to continue for the time being.


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