Continued Infections from TCS International School in Gwangju... Total 1,518 Cases

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] In Gwangju Metropolitan City, infections related to TCS Ace International School, an unauthorized educational facility affiliated with a religious organization, continue to occur.

According to Gwangju City on the 25th, as of 6 p.m. that day, 2 more people related to TCS International School were confirmed positive, classified as Gwangju cases 1517 and 1518.

The number of new confirmed cases reported so far has increased to 7, including the previously announced 5 cases.

Infections originating from TCS International School increased by 4 additional cases as of today, following 8 cases the previous day. The cumulative number of related cases is 27.

During the epidemiological investigation of Gwangju case 1479, identified as the index patient from TCS International School, health authorities discovered that this confirmed case was a member of Gwangju Bitnaeri Church located on the 2nd floor of the same building.

Subsequently, the existence of TCS International School, an unauthorized dormitory-type educational facility on the 1st floor of the building, was also identified.

This educational facility was operated by the IM Missionary Society in a homeschooling format for the purpose of training missionaries, and it was revealed that the 3rd floor had dormitory space where students could live and eat.

Health authorities believe that most of the confirmed cases originating from TCS International School spread through students and teachers living together in dormitory conditions.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the Gwangju area is 1,518.

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