In Goyang, 'Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Infection'... 41 Additional Cases Confirmed Including Karaoke-Related

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] In Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased from 33 on the 26th to 41 in just one day on the 27th, indicating a rapid spread of the infection.

The Goyang City health authorities announced on the 28th, "As of 4 PM on the 27th, a total of 41 additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed."

The sources of infection are as follows: 3 related to a language academy in Ilsandong-gu, 9 related to karaoke rooms, 1 overseas infection, 6 related to visiting teachers, 4 from contact with acquaintances, 3 family infections, 2 contacts with confirmed cases from other regions, and 13 others under investigation.

By residence, there are 16 cases in Deogyang-gu, 17 in Ilsandong-gu, 5 in Ilsanseo-gu, and 3 from other regions.

Additionally, on the 26th and 27th, one Goyang citizen each was confirmed positive for COVID-19 at health centers in other regions (Gangnam-gu).

Since the 24th, a total of 34 related confirmed cases (32 in Goyang, 2 from other regions) have occurred at 13 karaoke practice rooms within the area. The city urged citizens who recently visited karaoke rooms to promptly undergo COVID-19 screening tests.

In this regard, following the administrative order to prohibit gatherings issued on the 26th, the city announced on the 27th that under the 'One Strike Out' policy for violations of quarantine rules and entertainment activities, strong administrative measures such as police reports and business closures will be enforced.

Regarding the language academy in Ilsandong-gu, 4 additional cases among students' families (3 in Goyang, 1 in Pyeongtaek) were confirmed on the 27th, bringing the cumulative total to 30 cases (2 instructors, 22 students, 6 family members).

Following the confirmation of a visiting art teacher (#3551) in Ilsanseo-gu on the 26th, a total of 73 contacts were tested, resulting in 2 additional confirmed cases on the 26th (1 in Goyang, 1 from other regions) and 7 on the 27th (5 in Goyang, 2 from other regions), totaling 10 cases.

As of 4 PM on the 27th, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Goyang City is 3,616, with 3,473 confirmed cases among Goyang citizens (3,377 domestic infections, 96 overseas infections).

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