Also a Record High Nationwide with 7,507 Schools Unable to Attend... Student Confirmed Cases Increase by 41 in Three Days
Adjustment of School Attendance Days in 13 Cities and Provinces
332 More Schools Compared to the Previous Day
Cumulative Student COVID-19 Cases Reach 397
7 Additional Staff Members Tested Positive
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the number of schools nationwide adjusting their in-person class days has once again surpassed the highest record.
According to the Ministry of Education, as of 10 a.m. on the 31st, 7,507 kindergartens, elementary, middle, high schools, and special schools across 13 cities and provinces have adjusted their in-person class days.
Compared to the previous day, 477 schools adjusted their in-person class days, while 145 schools resumed in-person classes, resulting in a net increase of 332 schools overall. In the Cheongju area of Chungbuk, 270 schools, and 41 schools in Seogwipo, Jeju, newly adjusted their in-person class days.
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The number of confirmed student cases increased significantly to 41. Since the phased return to school began on May 20, the cumulative number of confirmed student COVID-19 cases up to the previous day totaled 397. The number of staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 rose by 7 to 101.
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