One New COVID-19 Case Each in Pohang, Gumi, Gyeongsan, and Goryeong... Single-Digit Cases in Gyeongbuk for Three Consecutive Days

Cumulative Confirmed Cases in Gyeongbuk Region Reach 3,377 as of Midnight on the 16th

The photo shows a citizen taking pictures with a mobile phone as cherry blossoms bloom in full bloom in the Cheolgilsup forest in Daedong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk on the 15th.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] In Gyeongsangbuk-do, on the 15th, four new local COVID-19 cases were added with one each in Pohang, Gumi, Gyeongsan, and Goryeong, maintaining single-digit daily cases for the third consecutive day.

According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 16th, as of midnight, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the Gyeongbuk area increased by 4 from the previous day to 3,377 (including 78 imported cases).

In Pohang and Gyeongsan, one citizen each tested positive with an unknown infection route.

The new confirmed case in Gumi was a contact of Gumi case number 387, confirmed on the 12th, and tested positive during self-quarantine. The confirmed case in Goryeong was diagnosed following the 'Administrative Order for COVID-19 Testing of Foreign Workers.'

In Gyeongbuk Province, 49 people (excluding imported cases) tested positive across various areas over the past week, resulting in a weekly daily average of 7.0 confirmed cases. Currently, 1,697 people are under self-quarantine.

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