Seoul Faces Consecutive Cluster Infections: 18 Confirmed at Dongjak-gu Indoor Sports Facility... 11 Confirmed at Performance Practice Room

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The cluster infection at an indoor sports facility in Dongjak-gu, Seoul continues.

On the 20th, according to Seoul City, 18 people have been confirmed positive due to the cluster infection that occurred at an indoor sports facility in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

After one employee of the facility was first confirmed positive on the 13th, 17 additional cases among family members and acquaintances residing in Seoul were confirmed as of the day before. Out of 181 people tested, excluding the first confirmed case, 17 tested positive, 138 tested negative, and the remaining 26 are awaiting results.

In an underground performance practice room in Seocho-gu, 11 people were also confirmed positive for COVID-19. After one person related to the practice room was first confirmed positive on the 14th, 10 more tested positive.

A Seoul city official urged, "If you have suspicious symptoms, please avoid contact with family members and get tested immediately at a screening clinic."

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