Cluster Infections Surge... 381 Cases at Busan Entertainment Venues and 50 Cases at Dangjin Church

On the 8th, when the number of new COVID-19 cases surged to around 700, citizens are getting tested at the COVID-19 screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] COVID-19 cases are continuously emerging across the country.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) on the 11th, new cluster infections have been rapidly occurring in schools, academies, workplaces, and clubs in the metropolitan area. In an academy in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, a total of 11 people have tested positive since the 7th. At an elementary school in Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province, a total of 10 staff and students have tested positive since the 3rd,

and related to a lodging facility in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, 13 users and employees have been confirmed positive. In a dance club in Anyang-si, after one member was identified as the index case on the 6th, 9 additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 10.

Also, at an insurance company in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi Province, 10 confirmed cases have been reported since the 8th. In addition, in Seoul, the number of confirmed cases increased in existing clusters: 14 related to a public institution in Jongno-gu, 38 related to a restaurant in Dongdaemun-gu, and 70 related to an indoor sports facility in Seocho-gu.

Outside the metropolitan area, there were cluster outbreaks linked to academies and family gatherings. In the case of a civil service exam academy in Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk Province, 6 people tested positive since the 7th. Related to a family gathering in Yeonje-gu, Busan, 10 people were infected since the 6th.

Additional confirmed cases continue in existing cluster outbreaks. Related to a nightlife establishment in Busan, 19 more cases were added, increasing the total to 381. In a church case in Dangjin-si, Chungnam Province, 15 additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 50 positive cases. The cumulative confirmed cases related to a church in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk Province, increased to 18.

Meanwhile, from the 29th of last month to today, a total of 7,809 new COVID-19 cases have been reported to the health authorities over the past two weeks.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.