Confirmed Cases Occur Consecutively in Mokpo, Jeonnam
Confirmed Cases: Couple #17 and #18, Their Daughter and Grandchild Tested Positive
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seung-hyun Jeong] In Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, new cases of COVID-19 have been continuously reported, raising an alarm in the local community.
According to Mokpo City, the 30-year-old daughter and 6-year-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A, who tested positive on the 16th, were confirmed positive at 2 a.m. on the 17th, becoming the 19th and 20th confirmed cases.
The daughter and grandson who tested positive this time were understood to be living separately from Mr. and Mrs. A.
The city health center reported that the 6-year-old grandson, the 19th confirmed case, attends kindergarten, and they are currently checking for additional confirmed cases. The newly confirmed 19th and 20th cases will be transferred to Gangjin Medical Center.
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A city official stated, “We are conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation to identify the infection route, movement paths, and contacts of the 19th and 20th confirmed cases,” adding, “We will promptly announce the results as soon as they are available.”
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