'Steady Sporadic Local Infections' 7 Additional Cases Confirmed in Gwangju

70s Confirmed Patient Dies 8 Days After Treatment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] As of 2 PM on the 15th, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that 7 additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed, classified as numbers 4528 to 4534.

All are locally transmitted cases.

Cases 4528 and 4532 are related to 'testing of foreigners, etc. located in Gwangsan-gu,' and cases 4529 and 4532 have been confirmed to be related to the Gwangsan-gu logistics center.

Case 4530 was confirmed positive while in self-quarantine, related to case 4306 confirmed on the 7th.

Cases 4531 and 4534 were tested after showing symptoms, and their infection routes are under investigation.

The 29th COVID-19 death in the Gwangju area also occurred. A person in their 70s, confirmed positive on the 7th, passed away around 3 AM on this day.

According to COVID-19 funeral guidelines, cremation will be conducted before the funeral.

Funeral expenses are 100% supported by the national government, and the bereaved family will receive a fixed payment of 10 million KRW for funeral costs.

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