Gyeongbuk Chain Infection Resurges... 48 New Cases Confirmed, Surpassing 40s for the First Time in 7 Months

Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the summer resort is quiet. Parasols at Chilpo Beach in Pohang City, Gyeongbuk, remain folded without being fully opened.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] With 48 new confirmed cases occurring in Gyeongbuk Province, the spread of infection is rising again. The number of new cases in the 40s range is the highest in seven months since 43 cases were reported on January 29.

By region, there are 16 in Pohang, 9 in Gyeongsan, 8 in Gumi, 7 in Gyeongju, 4 in Gimcheon, 2 in Chilgok, and 1 each in Mungyeong and Ulleung.

In Pohang, where cases have been increasing daily, 9 Thais and 2 family members related to a Thai acquaintance gathering tested positive.

In Gyeongbuk Province, 199 domestic cases were reported in the past week, with a weekly daily average of 28.4 new confirmed cases, and 3,818 people are currently in self-quarantine.

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