41 New COVID-19 Cases in Gyeongnam... Chain Infections Linked to Entertainment Venues, Food Factories, and Schools

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] In Gyeongsangnam-do, a total of 41 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have occurred, centered around Jinju, Sacheon, and Gimhae, with chain infections continuing unabated.

According to Gyeongnam Province as of 2 PM on the 2nd, there were 11 cases in Sacheon, 10 in Jinju, 9 in Gimhae, 3 in Changwon, 2 each in Tongyeong, Hamyang, and Geochang, and 1 each in Hadong and Hapcheon, totaling 41 cases. Most are local infections from contact with existing confirmed cases, including small-scale cluster infections.

Among the confirmed cases in Sacheon, 6 are visitors or contacts related to local entertainment establishments. The cumulative confirmed cases related to Sacheon entertainment establishments have reached 30.

Another confirmed case in Sacheon tested positive in a pre-release quarantine test related to a Sacheon restaurant. The cumulative confirmed cases related to Sacheon restaurants have increased to 69.

Two confirmed cases in Jinju were identified in pre-release quarantine tests related to a Jinju acquaintance gathering. The cumulative confirmed cases related to the Jinju acquaintance gathering have risen to 102.

Another two confirmed cases in Jinju are related to a church in the Jinju area, with a cumulative total of 21 confirmed cases.

One person in quarantine developed symptoms and tested positive related to a food factory in Tongyeong. The cumulative confirmed cases related to the Tongyeong food factory have also increased to 33.

Among the confirmed cases in Gimhae, 6 are related to a Gimhae cram school. The cumulative confirmed cases related to the Gimhae cram school total 48.

One confirmed case each in Tongyeong and Hamyang had contact with confirmed cases from Jeonbuk.

Two confirmed cases in Geochang are family members who had contact with a confirmed case from Ulsan.

One confirmed case in Hapcheon is an elementary school student in the Hapcheon area. The previous day, three elementary school staff members at this school tested positive, leading to additional confirmed cases among students and staff after testing.

Four cases in Sacheon, five in Jinju, two in Gimhae, one in Changwon, one in Tongyeong, one in Hamyang, and one in Hadong were tested due to contact with confirmed cases within the province or due to COVID-19 symptoms.

Two confirmed cases in Changwon and one in Gimhae are family members who tested positive during hospital admission screenings.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 4,009 (505 hospitalized, 3,490 discharged, 14 deceased).

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