One More Confirmed Case Related to Yeungnam University in Gyeongju... 4 New Cases in Gyeongbuk

2 New COVID-19 Cases at Yeongdeok Funeral Hall... 1 Case in Cheongdo-gun
Cumulative Confirmed Cases in Gyeongbuk Region Reach 1,662 as of Midnight on the 30th

Ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), COVID-19 cases have been continuously reported at private academies in Daechi-dong and Mok-dong, Seoul, raising concerns. The photo shows the academy district in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 29th.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Four more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) related to Yeungnam University and Yeongdeok Funeral Hall were added in Gyeongbuk.

According to Gyeongsangbuk-do on the 30th, as of midnight, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the region was 1,662, an increase of 4 from the previous day.

Two additional confirmed cases are related to the Yeongdeok Funeral Hall. They were classified as contacts of the first confirmed case at the funeral hall on the 17th and were in self-quarantine, but tested positive before the quarantine was lifted. Including these two, the number of confirmed cases related to the Yeongdeok Funeral Hall has increased to 12.

One confirmed case related to Yeungnam University, which started from a music instructor who was infected after contact with a confirmed case in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was also identified in Gyeongju on the 29th. The number of confirmed cases related to Yeungnam University has increased to 9, with 2 on the 27th, 6 on the 28th, and 1 on the 29th.

In Cheongdo-gun, one resident who met with a family member confirmed positive after visiting their hometown in Jeju (Jeju case number 76) was notified of contact and tested positive after examination.

Kim Jin-hyun, Director of Welfare and Health Bureau of Gyeongbuk Province, said, "From December 1st, social distancing will be raised to level 1.5," and urged, "Please strictly follow the basic quarantine rules for the health of yourself, your family, and acquaintances."

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