Gwangyang-si Reports 2 Additional COVID-19 Cases... Total Now 87

Close Contacts of Confirmed Cases Classified in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju... Tested the Previous Day

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Two additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed last night in Gwangyang City, Jeonnam.

This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Gwangyang City to 87.

Among them, 63 have recovered and been discharged, while 24 are currently hospitalized for treatment.

There are 266 people in self-quarantine, each assigned a dedicated public official for management and support.

Gwangyang case number 86 (Jeonnam 595) and case number 87 (Jeonnam 596) are a couple in their 30s residing in Gwangyang City. They were classified as close contacts of a confirmed case in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, and tested positive after being referred for testing to the Eastern Branch of the Jeonnam Provincial Institute of Health and Environment yesterday.

Gwangyang City has conducted an in-depth epidemiological investigation of the confirmed cases and traced their movements, completed disinfection of the locations visited, and tested contacts. If additional locations requiring testing are identified, the city will promptly notify the public via its website and emergency text messages.

A Gwangyang City Public Health Center official stated, “Please refrain from visiting other regions during daily life and visit the public health center screening clinic for testing if you have even minor suspicions.” They added, “With social distancing level 2 extended until the 17th, we ask for strict compliance with quarantine guidelines.”

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