31 New COVID-19 Cases in Ulsan... Spread of Cluster Infections Continues

Citizens who visited the screening clinic are waiting to get tested. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] As sporadic cluster infections spread in Ulsan, the number of new COVID-19 confirmed cases continues to rise.

Ulsan City announced that 31 new confirmed cases occurred from 7 PM on the 23rd to 2 PM on the 24th.

Most are family members or contacts of existing confirmed cases, but among them, 3 people showed suspicious symptoms without any identified connection to existing confirmed cases and tested positive after visiting screening clinics.

By region, there was 1 case in Jung-gu, 11 in Nam-gu, 4 in Dong-gu, 14 in Buk-gu, and 1 in Ulju-gun.

Regarding clusters with chain infections, confirmed cases related to Nongsu Elementary School in Buk-gu increased by 7, and those related to the Ministry of Employment and Labor Counseling Center increased by 2.

Confirmed cases from family gatherings in Jung-gu and Buk-gu, acquaintances' gatherings in Gyeongju and Ulsan, and the Woori Group each increased by 1.

Ulsan City stated that they are disinfecting the residences of additional confirmed cases and investigating their movement paths.

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