One Confirmed COVID-19 Case Before Quarantine Release in Gwangju... Regional Total Reaches 501

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A COVID-19 confirmed case has occurred in Gwangju, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 501.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 18th, Mr. A, residing in Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, tested positive for COVID-19 and was classified as Gwangju case number 501.

Mr. A was a contact of Jeonbuk case number 133 and tested positive in a test conducted before the end of self-quarantine.

In the Gwangju area, out of a total of 501 confirmed cases, 493 have been discharged after recovery, and 5 are currently receiving treatment. There have been 3 deaths.

So far, 156,064 people have been tested for COVID-19, and 120 are awaiting test results.

There are 11,166 contacts of confirmed cases, with 18 currently in quarantine.