14 Confirmed Cases in Gwangju on the 14th Including Nursing Hospitals and Sports Events

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Thirteen additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Gwangju.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 14th, as of 2 PM, 13 people tested positive and were classified as cases number 5624 to 5636.

They include 2 related to a large workplace in Gwangsan-gu, 3 related to a nursing hospital in Seo-gu, 3 related to an interregional sports competition, 1 related to a previously confirmed case, and 4 under investigation due to symptoms.

The 2 cases related to the large workplace in Gwangsan-gu were transmitted among family members, bringing the total cumulative cases to 36.

Among the 3 cases related to the nursing hospital in Seo-gu, 2 are patients and 1 is a staff member, confirming a total of 61 cases related to the nursing hospital.

The 3 cases related to the interregional sports competition include 2 middle school students and 1 high school student from middle and high schools located in Seo-gu.

They were confirmed positive after participating in a Kendo competition held in another region from the 11th to the 13th.

One previously confirmed case contracted the virus through contact with an acquaintance, and among the 4 under investigation due to symptoms, 2 have been identified as university students. The infection routes of the remaining 2 are still being investigated.

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