COVID-19 Cluster Infection Originating from Dongbu Detention Center, Spreading to Gangwon Yeongwol Prison

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] The nationwide spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in correctional facilities, which began with a mass infection at Seoul Dongbu Detention Center, continues.

According to the Ministry of Justice on the 5th, as of 6 a.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in correctional facilities nationwide reached 1,125, an increase of 3 from the morning.

All of these cases are known to be inmates transferred from Dongbu Detention Center. There are 2 cases at Seoul Nambu Prison and 1 case at Yeongwol Prison. The confirmed case at Yeongwol Prison is in their 50s; although they tested negative in a full screening before transfer, they showed symptoms such as chills and muscle pain on the 4th and tested positive upon retesting.

The total 1,125 confirmed cases include 27 staff members, 989 inmates, and 88 released individuals. The number of inmates by institution is as follows: ▲Dongbu Detention Center 606 ▲Gyeongbuk Northern 2 Prison 341 ▲Gwangju Prison 19 ▲Seoul Nambu Prison 15 ▲Seoul Detention Center 5 ▲Gangwon Northern Prison 1 ▲Cheonan Prison 1 ▲Yeongwol Prison 1.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice completed the 6th full screening on the 5th for 429 staff members and 338 inmates at Dongbu Detention Center.

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