Yeosu, Helpless Against COVID-19 Spread, Total Cases Reach 177

Over 10 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Even on Holidays
Strict Legal Accountability for Obstruction of Epidemiological Investigations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] In Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, the spread of COVID-19 has not been slowing down, with 10 confirmed cases occurring even during the recent holiday.

According to Yeosu City on the 17th, as of midnight on the 16th, including one overseas entrant, 10 confirmed cases related to entertainment facilities were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 177.

In particular, there is a case where one confirmed patient is estimated to have infected their entire family, causing the quarantine authorities to be highly alert.

Due to the cluster infection originating from entertainment establishments that began on the 2nd, Yeosu has seen over 100 COVID-19 confirmed cases in just two weeks, surpassing the number of cases reported in the past year.

Yeosu City has extended social distancing level 2 until the 24th, and in response to some confirmed patients providing false statements about their movement paths, thereby obstructing epidemiological investigations, the city has decided to take strong measures including filing complaints and claiming damages against them.

According to relevant laws, refusing or obstructing epidemiological investigations without justifiable reasons, or providing false statements, can result in imprisonment of up to 2 years or a fine of up to 20 million won.