국내코로나 84명 신규확진... 부산 요양병원 직원,환자 감염자 속출<br /><br />We start with the current COVID-19 situation here in South Korea.<br />New cases dropped back below 100 on Wednesday, but a big cluster infection in Busan means local health authorities are still on their guard.<br />Choi Won-jong with the details.<br />South Korea reports 84 new cases on Wednesday, a slight fall after the number of cases hit triple digits on Tuesday.<br />This brings the total number of cases to more than 24-thousand 800.<br />Of the new cases, 53 were from local transmissions, and 31 from overseas.<br />In Busan, health authorities reported a large cluster infection at a nursing home in the city.<br />According to the city's health officials on Wednesday, 43 patients and 9 workers at the nursing home have tested positive so far.<br />These numbers are not included in Wednesday's reported cases.<br />Due to the job responsibilities of nursing assistants who work closely with many elderly patients, the health authorities believe that there could be additional infections.<br />Recently, in the same area, there were multiple cases reported from restaurants, public bathhouses, and swimming pools.<br />Due to these recent infections, the Busan city government has closed 18 small parks and imposed stricter guidelines for local restaurants.<br />In a briefing on Wednesday, the government emphasized again that people need to continue to comply with the guidelines despite the easing of social distancing measures.<br />Choi Won-jong, Arirang News.<br />
