9 More Confirmed Cases Related to Musical Practice Room in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul...Total 26 Cases (Update)

As the spread of the third wave of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continues in South Korea, the number of new confirmed cases has once again reached the 600s. On the 6th, medical staff at the screening clinic of the National Medical Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, are guiding visitors. Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Nah Han-ah] On the 6th, the number of confirmed cases related to the COVID-19 cluster infection at a musical rehearsal studio in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, increased to 26 as it spread further to an acting academy in Daegu.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the same day, 9 additional people tested positive during contact tracing related to the musical rehearsal studio in Seongbuk-gu, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 26.

The headquarters believes that additional transmission occurred when a member of the musical troupe went to teach at an acting academy in Daegu and came into contact with another instructor, students, and their families.

Among the confirmed cases, 15 were troupe members, 1 family member, and 3 acquaintances. Due to the additional spread at the Daegu acting academy, 1 instructor, 5 students, and 1 family member were also confirmed positive.

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