31 New COVID-19 Cases Among Students and 5 Staff Members... Adjusted School Attendance Days for 162 Schools

18 Students Confirmed Positive on 18th (2) and 19th (29)
Highest Number of Schools Unable to Attend in Two Months

On the afternoon of the 18th, a temporary screening clinic was set up at an elementary school in Seo-gu, Gwangju, where students underwent diagnostic testing for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). After a student at this school tested positive for COVID-19, all students and staff were tested.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), on the 20th, 162 schools in 9 cities and provinces nationwide adjusted their in-person class schedules.

According to the Ministry of Education, as of 10 a.m. on that day, the number of schools suspending in-person classes increased by 32 from 130 schools the previous day. This is the highest number recorded in two months since September 18.

By region, Gyeonggi recorded the highest number with 47 schools, followed by Seoul with 43 schools. Next were Jeonnam with 20 schools, Gangwon and Gyeongbuk with 16 schools each, Gyeongnam and Chungbuk with 8 schools each, Chungnam with 3 schools, and Incheon with 1 school.

The number of confirmed student cases increased by 31 from the previous day, reaching 952. As of the 19th, 29 additional cases were confirmed, and 2 more on the 18th. Among staff, 5 additional cases were confirmed: 4 on the 19th and 1 on the 18th.

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