Daegu, 6 Local Infection Cases Confirmed... Number Rises to 10 Linked to Dong-gu Tea House

Cumulative Confirmed Cases in Daegu Region Reach 7,197 as of Midnight on the 9th

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Following 7 confirmed cases on the 8th, 6 additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Daegu on the 9th. Sporadic cluster infections continue at locations such as a teahouse in Dong-gu and Yesu Joongsim Church.

According to Daegu City on the 9th, as of midnight, there were 6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. Four people (2 visitors and 2 cohabiting family members) tested positive following diagnostic tests related to visitors of Osolgildabang in Dong-gu. By region, there were 3 cases in Dong-gu and 1 in Dalseo-gu. This brings the total number of confirmed cases related to this teahouse to 10, including 1 case on the 6th and 5 cases (4 visitors and 1 cohabiting family member) the previous day.

Regarding Yesu Joongsim Church, 2 people tested positive from diagnostic tests conducted during self-quarantine due to symptoms: one church member (Dong-gu) and one contact of a church member (Dalseong-gun). Including these 2 cases, the total number of confirmed cases related to this church is now 31.

Accordingly, as of midnight on the 9th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Daegu stands at 7,197 (7,106 local infections and 91 imported cases). Currently, 49 confirmed patients are undergoing isolation treatment, receiving care at four hospitals within the region.

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