16 Confirmed Cases in Gwangju on the 29th Including a Family of 5... Double Digits After 9 Days

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] As the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Gwangju area increased to double digits after 9 days, quarantine authorities preparing for a phased return to normal life starting November 1 are on alert.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 30th, 16 people were confirmed positive in one day, classified as cases 5333 to 5348.

There were 15 local infections and 1 imported case.

After an elementary school student showed symptoms, was tested, and confirmed infected, four family members were additionally confirmed positive through testing conducted.

The quarantine authorities are conducting a full investigation and risk assessment targeting the school staff and students of the school attended by the three siblings among these family members.

Confirmed cases related to other regions also occurred consecutively.

Three family members of a confirmed case in Jeonbuk were confirmed positive, and one of them was identified as a nursing hospital worker, prompting quarantine authorities to conduct a risk assessment.

Three foreign family members residing in Gwangju visited Incheon, where an acquaintance was first confirmed positive and classified as a contact, and were confirmed infected through testing.

There were also confirmed cases from contact with a confirmed case in Cheonan, Chungbuk, and two additional cases were reported under the administrative order issued by Gwangju City related to a job placement agency.

Additionally, there was an imported case from the United States.

Quarantine authorities are focusing on identifying the movements of new confirmed cases and additional contacts.

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