Double-Digit COVID-19 Cases Reappear in Gwangju After 5 Days... Multiple 'n-th Infections' Emerge in Other Regions

Cumulative 800 Confirmed Cases

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] In Gwangju, the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases has increased to double digits again after 5 days.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 13th, 9 additional confirmed cases were registered overnight, numbered 792 to 800.

This is the second time in 5 days that double-digit cases have occurred, following 11 cases on the 7th.

Cases 792, 798, and 799 were confirmed as contacts of Gwangju case 788. Case 788 was confirmed earlier on the same day, and the infection route has not been identified.

Cases 793, 794, 796, and 797 were classified as contacts of Jeonbuk case 480. Jeonbuk case 480 was confirmed on the 10th, and the infection route is under investigation.

So far, a total of 10 confirmed cases in Gwangju have been linked to Jeonbuk case 480.

Case 795 was related to Jeonnam cases 367 and 379 and tested positive in a pre-release test during self-quarantine.

Case 800 was linked to Jeonnam case 464. Jeonnam case 464 is a Gwangju citizen who visited Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital for medical treatment on the 10th and was confirmed positive for COVID-19 during testing.

An official from the quarantine authorities said, “The spread is continuing nationwide, and double-digit confirmed cases have occurred again in Gwangju. Please pay special attention to personal quarantine guidelines.”

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