A Gwangju Citizen Entering from Myanmar Tests Positive for COVID-19... Local Total Reaches 503 Cases
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] One new COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Gwangju, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 503.
According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 21st, Mr. A, who arrived from Myanmar the previous day, tested positive for COVID-19.
Upon arrival in Gwangju, he was immediately placed in facility quarantine at the Gwangju Fire Academy, and there are no additional movement paths or contacts, according to the city.
Of the 503 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gwangju to date, 7 are currently receiving treatment, 493 have recovered and been discharged, and 3 have died.
A total of 157,022 people have been tested, and 278 are awaiting test results.
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The number of Gwangju citizens classified as contacts of confirmed cases is 11,168, with 20 currently in quarantine.
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