Second COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk... Shincheonji Believer

[Asia Economy Reporter Won Dara] The second confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has occurred in Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk Province.

Cheongsong-gun announced on the 26th that A (21), a resident of the area, tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Cheongsong-gun, A, who is listed as a member of Shincheonji, traveled from Andong-si, Gyeongbuk to Cheongsong by bus on the 19th. Before returning home, A bought cold medicine in Jinbo-myeon and on the 21st visited a coffee shop, a PC cafe, a sundae soup restaurant, and a karaoke room in Jinbo-myeon in the afternoon. A stayed at home on the 22nd and 23rd, then on the afternoon of the 24th, underwent testing at the Cheongsong Health Medical Center screening clinic and was confirmed positive for COVID-19.

Accordingly, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cheongsong-gun has increased to two, including a 27-year-old correctional officer at the Gyeongbuk Northern Second Prison. The correctional officer, who was confirmed earlier than A, is also a Shincheonji member. The officer met with members at their home in Daegu on the 13th and 14th, requested testing at Cheongsong Health Medical Center on the 22nd, and received a positive result at 11:30 p.m. on the 24th.