On the 26th, one student at Seoseok Middle School in Gwangju tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a full investigation of 605 school staff and students.

On the 26th, one student at Seoseok Middle School in Gwangju tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a full investigation of 605 school staff and students.

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] One additional confirmed case with an unclear COVID-19 infection route has been reported in Gwangju.


According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 26th, Mr. A, residing in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, tested positive for COVID-19 and was classified as case number 647 in the region.


The infection route of Mr. A is currently under investigation.


Among the 647 confirmed cases in Gwangju, 546 have recovered and been discharged, while 98 are receiving isolation treatment. There have been 3 deaths.



A total of 1,252 people are awaiting test results, and 3,514 individuals classified as contacts of confirmed cases are currently in quarantine.


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