313 Schools Decreased Compared to Previous In-Person School Days
Total of 468 Student Confirmed Cases

On the 7th, citizens are waiting to get tested for COVID-19 at the screening clinic of Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 7th, citizens are waiting to get tested for COVID-19 at the screening clinic of Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The number of schools adjusting in-person class days due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has slightly decreased.


According to the Ministry of Education, as of 10 a.m. on the 7th, 7,939 kindergartens, elementary, middle, high schools, and special schools across 10 metropolitan cities and provinces have adjusted their in-person class days.


Compared to the previous in-person class days, the number of schools decreased by 313, with 361 schools resuming in-person classes and 48 schools newly adjusting their in-person class days.



The number of student COVID-19 infections increased by 14 over three days. So far, a total of 468 students have tested positive for COVID-19. The number of confirmed cases among faculty and staff also increased by 2, totaling 105.


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