[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gwangju Metropolitan City has increased by 2, bringing the total confirmed cases to 22.
According to Gwangju City and health authorities on the 31st, at around 4 p.m., A (43, female) and B (20, female), who were quarantined at the Gwangju Fire Academy dormitory, tested positive for COVID-19.
They are the wife and daughter of C, the 10th confirmed case in Jeonnam, who returned together from the UK on the 29th after completing overseas dispatch work. C was confirmed positive the previous day.
All of them used the dedicated airport bus for arrivals from Incheon Airport to Gwangmyeong Station according to the guidelines for arrivals from Europe. From Gwangmyeong Station, they boarded the dedicated KTX train car for arrivals and arrived at Gwangju Songjeong Station, then were immediately quarantined at the Fire Academy dormitory. Therefore, no contacts have been identified.
Both A and B are currently asymptomatic and will receive treatment at Bitgoeul Jeonnam National University Hospital.
Of the 22 confirmed cases in the Gwangju area, 14 have recovered and been discharged, and 8 are currently receiving isolation treatment.
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