121 New COVID-19 Cases at Dongbu Detention Center... Total Infections in Correctional Facilities Reach 1,108

On the afternoon of the 27th of last month, a notice regarding the closure of the comprehensive civil service office due to a COVID-19 confirmed case was posted in front of the Dongbu Detention Center in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] In Seoul Eastern Detention Center, where the damage from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is most severe, 121 new confirmed cases were added, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in correctional facilities nationwide to 1,108.

According to the Ministry of Justice on the 3rd, as of 8 a.m. that day, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in correctional facilities nationwide was 1,108. This is an increase of 126 from the previous day, with 78 released inmates, 990 inmates currently detained, and 40 detention center staff members.

Among the currently isolated confirmed inmates, Eastern Detention Center has the highest number with 608, followed by Gyeongbuk Northern 2 Prison with 342, Gwangju Prison with 19, Seoul Southern Prison with 13, Seoul Detention Center with 1, and Gangwon Northern Prison with 4.

The 4 inmates at Gangwon Northern Prison were all transferred there after testing negative at Eastern Detention Center.

At Eastern Detention Center, where a large-scale group infection is ongoing, a 5th full-scale test was conducted on 1,128 inmates the previous day, resulting in 121 additional confirmed cases among inmates.

However, the Ministry of Justice's tally includes only inmates and staff, excluding their families or acquaintances, so it is lower than the figures reported by health authorities. According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters' tally the previous day, the number of confirmed cases related to Eastern Detention Center was 958.

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