28 COVID-19 Cases 'Cluster Infection' at Daegu Dalseong Yeongsin Church

Cluster Infection Occurs in Daegu, About 40 Days After Yesu Jungshim Church
As of Noon on the 11th, Daegu's Cumulative Confirmed Cases Total 7,314

A cluster of COVID-19 cases has occurred at Yeongsin Church located in Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, leading to restricted access to the church on the 11th.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] It has been confirmed that 28 people, including congregants and pastors, at Yeongsin Church in Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, have contracted the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This is the first cluster infection in Daegu in about 40 days since the Jesus Center Church in Seo-gu at the end of October.

According to Daegu City on the 11th, a total of 28 people have been confirmed positive so far, including 22 congregants of Yeongsin Church and 5 members of the pastor's family.

Following the confirmation of one congregant, the education pastor, and the pastor's mother the previous night, after midnight on the same day, 21 congregants, 3 family members of the education pastor, and one acquaintance of the first confirmed patient were all diagnosed positive, totaling 28 confirmed cases. Among the confirmed congregants, two are daycare teachers.

Daegu City has secured a list of 270 congregants from the church and is conducting diagnostic tests. Two daycare centers are undergoing comprehensive testing for children and others.

According to epidemiological investigations, on the 4th and 6th of this month, congregants held small group meetings and meals, and some did not wear masks during events at the church.

A Daegu City official stated, "There is evidence of violations of quarantine rules, such as gathering in groups of 10 to 30 people without wearing masks for praise practice, meals, and small group events," adding, "Appropriate measures will be taken after quarantine."

Meanwhile, as of midnight on the same day, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Daegu increased by 6 from the previous day to 7,286. This number does not include the confirmed cases originating from Yeongsin Church.

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