Among 10 Confirmed Cases in Gangnam-gu, Infection Routes of 4 Remain Unclear

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the afternoon of the 16th and the 17th, 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases (numbers 1060 to 1069) were reported in Gangnam-gu.

Cases 1060, 1061, and 1065 are family members of previously confirmed Gangnam-gu residents, while case 1069 was infected through contact with a confirmed case from another region. Case 1062 tested positive during a test after self-quarantine, and case 1064 tested positive after an entry screening.

Cases 1063 and 1066 to 1068 were confirmed after showing symptoms such as coughing, but their infection routes are unknown, and epidemiological investigations are ongoing.

The government has extended the 'Social Distancing' Level 2.5 in the metropolitan area for two more weeks, maintaining the ban on gatherings of five or more people and restrictions on business operations after 9 p.m.

Jung Soon-gyu, the district mayor, said, "I urge all residents to remain vigilant, recognizing that you and your family can be infected at any time, and to actively comply with the government's extended distancing measures until the 31st."

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