[Breaking] Another Cluster Infection from Church... 10 Confirmed Cases After Congregation Meeting in Cheongju

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] In Cheongju, the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) related to a church has continued in succession, putting quarantine authorities on high alert.

According to Cheongju City on the 31st, at Church A, where the first confirmed case (in their 40s) was reported on the 29th, a total of 10 people including the pastor, church members, and their families have tested 'positive' as of this day.

The first confirmed case was Ms. B, a teacher at a daycare center, who is known to have held a small meeting on the 27th with about 10 church members. Subsequently, 7 people were confirmed in a cluster on the 30th, and 2 more were infected the following day.

Ms. B was active for at least two days while symptomatic, and the number of church members who attended the meeting and had additional contact is estimated to be around 15. Additionally, among the confirmed church members, including Ms. B, 3 are identified as working at the daycare center.

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