Yangsan-si, Suspected COVID-19 Patient Tests Negative

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Yangsan City in Gyeongnam announced on the 30th that one suspected case of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has been confirmed negative.

The individual entered the country from Hubei Province on the 20th of this month and began showing symptoms of a sore throat from the 27th. On the 30th, they visited the screening clinic at Ungsang Central Hospital. The patient, classified for isolation, was transported by a public health center ambulance to Gyeongsang National University Hospital in Jinju and underwent a novel coronavirus genetic test.

Kim Il-kwon, mayor of Yangsan City, said, “We thank Ungsang Central Hospital for responding quickly and accurately according to the manual,” and added, “Citizens’ interest and participation are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.”

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