Infection Spread Related to Hof Bars in Gwangju... Total 9 Cases View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] After the owner of a hof in Gwangju tested positive for COVID-19, related confirmed cases have been continuously reported.


According to Gwangju City on the 22nd, as of 2 p.m. that day, 6 out of 13 new confirmed cases were related to the hof in Buk-gu.


It was investigated that the hof is operated by Jeonnam case number 1008, who was confirmed positive on the 19th.


So far, 9 people have been classified as related confirmed cases, including 4 visitors to the hof, 4 family members of Jeonnam case 1008, and 1 acquaintance.


The quarantine authorities have closed the hof and issued an administrative order banning gatherings until the 1st of next month. They plan to reclassify contacts if additional confirmed cases occur.


On the same day, 2 more confirmed cases related to an acquaintance gathering in Damyang were added, increasing the total related confirmed cases to 53.



In addition, 5 people tested positive, including 1 related to Seoul Dobong-gu case 1089, 1 related to Jinju case 975, 1 employee of Dong-gu Sports Association, and 2 symptomatic testers.


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