Daegu City Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases... Secondary Infections Continue in Dong-gu and Buk-gu

As of 0:00 on the 10th, the cumulative confirmed cases in Daegu area total 8,436

On the 9th, employees are organizing goods at 'Dalgubeol Kidari Nanum Store' in Bongdeok-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu. Daegu City has established and operates 11 Nanum stores to support citizens facing livelihood difficulties due to COVID-19 and other reasons.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] In Daegu, 16 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been added. With the Lunar New Year holiday just ahead, 'n-th generation infections' continue in daily life, causing health authorities to remain on high alert.

According to Daegu City on the 10th, as of midnight, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Daegu increased by 16 from the previous day to 8,436. By residence, there were 8 in Dong-gu, 3 in Buk-gu, 2 in Suseong-gu, and 1 each in Nam-gu, Seo-gu, and Dalseong-gun.

Among the additional confirmed cases, 4 are related to a family in Buk-gu. In this area, after a man in his 30s who visited Osong, Chungbuk tested positive, the infection spread to family members, acquaintances, and coworkers, increasing the related confirmed cases to 14.

Another case is related to a sports facility in Dong-gu where a cluster infection occurred. The cumulative confirmed cases connected through this facility have increased to 16 since the 27th of last month.

Additionally, 8 cases were classified as contacts of existing confirmed patients. One case has an unknown infection route, and health authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation.

Furthermore, 2 individuals tested positive in diagnostic tests after entering the country from overseas.

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