Yeosu on High Alert Amid Continued Surge of COVID-19 Cluster Infections

5 Additional Confirmed Cases Reported Overnight

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] A surge of COVID-19 cases continues to occur in Yeosu, Jeonnam, putting health authorities on high alert.

According to Yeosu City on the 13th, "Five additional cases were confirmed between the night of the 12th and 13th, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 147."

Among them, two city hall officials tested positive, and one user of a nightclub in the Suncheon area also tested positive, prompting an investigation into their movement paths.

Health authorities are currently identifying the exact infection routes and movement paths of the confirmed cases.