South Korea reports new COVID-19 cluster of 23 cases linked to 13 churches

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SEOUL: South Korea announced a new COVID-19 cluster linked to 13 small churches in and around Seoul on Monday (Jun 1). The Korea Centers for ...

SEOUL: South Korea announced a new COVID-19 cluster linked to 13 small churches in and around Seoul on Monday .

"It is presumed that transmission occurred between participants through events such as prayer meetings and praise meetings which the churches took turns hosting," KCDC said on its website.Advertisement "It is presumed that transmission occurred through a gathering Jeju Island during May 25 to May 27, 25 members from 12 churches participated. Investigation is underway for contacts of each church of the ministers," said the KCDC.

"In light of the recent ongoing spread of COVID-19 through bible studies, weekday meetings, and other religious gatherings, KCDC urged faith communities to refrain from gathering and switch to non-face-to-face meetings," the agency added.

 

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