SEOUL - High school seniors will return to school next week, despite growing concern over widening chain infections traced to a cluster outbreak in Seoul's nightlife hub Itaewon, which includes at least nine students infected by a tutor who went clubbing.
Officials said they intend to conduct tests on more than 1,400 people who may have had contact with the group, including 1,000 who attended the same church as some of the infected students. Figures from the Education Ministry show that 41 school employees, including teachers, went clubbing in Itaewon from April 24 to May 6. An additional 800 went to Itaewon over the same period but not for clubbing. Itaewon is also known for its international cuisine.
Testing has increased eightfold since the authorities promised anonymity to people who are concerned about privacy and discrimination.
Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »