One Student from National Gugak Middle School in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu Trained, 34 in Self-Quarantine

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the 24th, one new COVID-19 case was confirmed in Gangnam-gu, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 305.

A resident of Dogok-dong tested positive at the Gangnam-gu Public Health Center after contact with a confirmed case from another region.

Additionally, Gangnam-gu confirmed that one student from the National Gugak Middle School located in Gaepo-dong, who resides in another area, tested positive on the same day. Consequently, 34 individuals, including the homeroom teacher and classmates, underwent specimen testing and were placed under self-quarantine. Fortunately, due to staggered attendance by grade, no further contacts have been identified.

Meanwhile, at the emergency screening clinic set up near the Daechi 2-dong Community Service Center, specimen testing is ongoing for instructors belonging to a total of 3,075 academies in the area. So far, 970 have been tested, all of whom received negative results.

Jung Soon-gyun, the district mayor, stated, "The number of new confirmed cases is fluctuating, but at times like this, it is crucial not to let our guard down and to make every effort to prevent community transmission." He added, "I ask all residents to strictly follow personal hygiene guidelines to minimize confirmed cases in Gangnam-gu."

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