One More Inmate at Gwangju Prison Tests Positive... Total of 9 Cases Related to the Prison
Published 23 Nov.2020 18:14(KST)
Updated 19 Aug.2025 18:15(KST)
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] COVID-19 cases continue to occur in relation to Gwangju Prison.
According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 23rd, inmate A at Gwangju Prison tested positive for COVID-19 and was classified as the 618th confirmed case in the region.
Authorities report that A had contact with prison staff member number 607, who tested positive on the 21st.
The total number of confirmed cases related to Gwangju Prison has increased to nine: three prison staff, two inmates, two family members, and two acquaintances.
In Gwangju, three confirmed cases related to Gwangju Prison occurred in one day, including two family members of previously confirmed prison staff.
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