837 COVID-19 Cases in Correctional Facilities... 4th Comprehensive Survey Conducted

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] The outbreak of COVID-19 cluster infections in correctional facilities continues.

According to the Ministry of Justice on the 30th, as of 5 p.m. on the same day, a total of 837 inmates and staff members nationwide in correctional facilities have tested positive for COVID-19. There has been no change compared to the status as of midnight on the same day.

Among them, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases related to Seoul Dongbu Detention Center is 792, including 771 inmates (including those released) and 21 detention center staff. Of the 771 inmates, 409 inmates (including those released) are currently at Seoul Dongbu Detention Center.

There are 345 confirmed cases transferred from Seoul Dongbu Detention Center to Gyeongbuk Northern 2 Correctional Institution, and 16 and 1 confirmed inmates transferred to Seoul Nambu Correctional Institution and Gangwon Northern Correctional Institution, respectively. The cumulative number of deaths is 1.

As the number of confirmed cases related to Dongbu Detention Center continues to increase, correctional authorities and quarantine authorities conducted a 4th full-scale investigation targeting Dongbu Detention Center staff and inmates on the same day. The results of the full-scale investigation are expected to be released as early as the 31st.

Additionally, the Ministry of Justice plans to announce the cause of the cluster infection outbreak, response progress, and future action plans at the Government Seoul Office Building at 10 a.m. on the same day.

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