The 7th Domestic Novel Coronavirus Patient Is a Man in His 20s (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The seventh confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection has occurred in South Korea.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 31st, the seventh patient is a 28-year-old Korean male who entered Incheon Airport on the 23rd after traveling from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, via Qingdao. The patient returned on Qingdao Airlines flight QW9901.

The patient had a slight cough on the 26th, developed cold symptoms on the 28th, and from the 29th showed clear symptoms such as fever (37.7℃), cough, and sputum, prompting him to report to the public health center. He was confirmed positive the previous evening and was isolated at Seoul Medical Center.

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated, "An in-depth epidemiological investigation is currently underway, and additional results will be shared as soon as the investigation is completed."

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