Two More Confirmed Cases Among Church Members and Families in Yeoju Seogu... Total 19 Cases

Screening Clinic Test (File Photo)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] In Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, two additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed among members and family of a certain church.

According to the city health authorities on the 20th, the total number of confirmed cases related to Church A has increased to 19 (17 members, 2 family and acquaintances).

The confirmed cases related to Church A by region are 15 in Yeoju-si, 2 in Songpa-gu, Seoul, 1 in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi, and 1 in Wonju-si, Gangwon.

The COVID-19 infections at Church A occurred after the pastor couple of the church tested positive.

The health authorities have closed Church A and are conducting comprehensive testing on about 130 members, while also carrying out epidemiological investigations on the movements and contacts of the confirmed cases.

The city has urged visitors to Church A and the nearby B Prayer Center to get tested at screening clinics.

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