[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] According to Chuncheon City health authorities on the 25th, a couple residing in Hyoja-dong tested positive for COVID-19 in the afternoon. They participated in the August 15 Liberation Day rally and were tested at a screening clinic on the 24th before being confirmed positive on this day.


The city health authorities disinfected the area around the couple's residence and plan to conduct additional epidemiological investigations, including checking credit card transaction records. With their positive diagnosis, the number of confirmed cases in the Gangwon region increased to 19 on this day alone, including 16 in Wonju and 1 in Cheorwon.



As a result, the cumulative number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Gangwon region reached a total of 170 as of this day.


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