48 More Confirmed Cases Including 4 Related to Jjimjilbang in Goyang

Cumulative Confirmed Cases Related to Jjimjilbang Reach 18

Reference photo [Provided by Goyang City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 15th that "As of the evening of August 14, 8 people, and as of 4 PM on the 15th, 40 people, totaling 48 people have been confirmed positive for COVID-19."

The sources of infection are 4 related to jjimjilbang, 5 from contact with confirmed cases in other regions, 18 from family transmission, 6 from contact with acquaintances, 1 from overseas entry, and 14 others are under investigation.

By residence, there are 13 in Deogyang-gu, 16 in Ilsandong-gu, 17 in Ilsanseo-gu, and 2 from other regions.

Regarding the jjimjilbang located in Ilsanseo-gu, 4 additional confirmed cases were reported on this day, bringing the cumulative total to 18 (1 staff member, 13 users, 4 family members of users).

As of 4 PM on this day, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Goyang City is 4,991, and the total number of confirmed cases among Goyang citizens is 4,865 (4,746 domestic infections, 119 overseas infections).