According to a JTBC, it's been 50 days since mass infections began in Daegu after patient #31, an elderly woman attended a Shincheon-ji church service while infected with Coronavirus.
Because she's been in the hospital for a long time, her treatment costs are reportedly very substantial exceeding 20 million won. If you look at the treatment costs for 4,200 Shincheon-ji members confirmed positive with Coronavirus, the medical costs are estimated to be close to 10 billion won.
In Korea, costs related to treatment and prevention of Covid19 are covered by the local government. As a result, there's growing concern among Koreans whether the government should bear the costs of her treatment.
A petition has been posted on Blue House website asking for state to revoke all payment for any medical expenses for Shincheon-ji cult goers.
