As of 0:00 on the 25th, the cumulative confirmed cases in Gyeongbuk region total 3,459.

On the 24th, about 4,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in Pohang City. This vaccine is for COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly aged 75 and over.

On the 24th, about 4,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in Pohang City. This vaccine is for COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly aged 75 and over.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] In Gyeongsangbuk-do, 10 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been added.


According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 25th, as of midnight, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the Gyeongbuk area increased by 10 (including 1 imported case) from the previous day to 3,459 (81 imported cases). The new confirmed cases by region are 4 in Pohang City, 2 each in Yeongju City, Gyeongsan City, and Goryeong County.


Among the 4 new confirmed cases in Pohang City, 2 are contacts of previously confirmed cases Pohang 498 and Pohang 514. One other case has an unidentified infection route, and another was confirmed positive through a preemptive test of bathhouse workers.


The 2 new confirmed cases in Yeongju City are contacts of confirmed cases in the Chungju area, and the 2 new confirmed cases in Goryeong County are colleagues from a workplace outbreak that occurred on the 16th.


Among the 2 new confirmed cases in Gyeongsan City, one has an unidentified infection route, and the other is an imported case.



In Gyeongsangbuk-do, over the past week, 70 people (excluding imported cases) have been confirmed positive across various localities, resulting in a weekly daily average of 10.0 confirmed cases. Currently, 2,223 people are under self-quarantine.


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