Double-Digit Surge, 16 New COVID-19 Cases in Gyeongbuk in One Day... 5 in Gyeongsan, 4 in Pohang, etc.
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On the 14th, citizens are waiting for vaccination at the vaccination center in Mapo-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Sixteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Gyeongbuk in one day.
According to Gyeongbuk health authorities on the 17th, 14 domestic infections and 2 imported cases were newly confirmed on the 16th.
In Gyeongsan City, there were a total of 5 cases. One person tested positive after visiting a screening clinic with symptoms, three contacts of confirmed cases on the 16th tested positive, and one contact of a confirmed case from Sejong City on the 15th also tested positive.
In Pohang City, there were a total of 4 cases. One person who entered from Southeast Asia on the 14th tested positive, one contact of a confirmed case from Gimhae City, Gyeongnam on the 13th tested positive during self-quarantine, and two contacts of confirmed cases from Jeju Island tested positive.
In Andong City, there were a total of 2 cases. One contact of a confirmed case from Sejong City on the 3rd tested positive during self-quarantine, and one person tested positive after a test for returning from dispatch.
In Chilgok County, there were a total of 2 cases. One person tested positive after visiting a screening clinic with symptoms, and one contact of a confirmed case from Icheon City, Gyeonggi on the 15th tested positive.
In Gyeongju City, one person tested positive after a preemptive test for medical treatment, and in Gumi City, one person tested positive after visiting a screening clinic with symptoms. In Uljin County, one person who entered from Asia on the 14th tested positive.
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In Gyeongbuk Province, 86 domestic cases (excluding imported cases) have occurred in the past week, with a weekly daily average of 12.3 confirmed cases. Currently, 2,051 people are in self-quarantine.
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