90 Confirmed Cases in 13 Areas of Gyeongnam... Cluster Infection Among Foreign Workers in Uiryeong (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongnam Province announced on the 19th that 90 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in 13 cities and counties after 5 p.m. on the 18th.

In Changwon and Gimhae, where social distancing level 4 is in effect, 35 and 12 confirmed cases were reported respectively.

Among the new infections, 11 cases are related to a cluster infection at a workplace in Uiryeong.

At this company, 2 confirmed cases were reported on the 18th.

Out of the total 13 confirmed cases, except for 3, the rest are foreign workers.

The health authorities believe that transmission occurred during their dormitory living.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 9,192.

There were 109 confirmed cases on the 18th alone. This marks three consecutive days of triple-digit confirmed cases following 106 on the 16th and 105 on the 17th.

From midnight to 5 p.m. on the same day, 77 confirmed cases were reported.

The province urged residents to actively participate in the ongoing 'Pause for a Moment' campaign to block the spread of infection.

Kwon Yang-geun, Director of the Welfare and Health Bureau of the province, said, "If the downward trend in confirmed cases is not achieved before the Chuseok holiday, which is about a month away, a significant increase due to the large-scale movement during Chuseok is expected. If the spread continues, the difficulties faced by self-employed people will worsen and daily inconveniences will inevitably increase, so please refrain from private gatherings except for essential economic activities as much as possible."

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