22nd 'Corona' Confirmed Patient, Current Condition 'Stable'

Safe Isolation in Negative Pressure Isolation Room at Chosun University Hospital Without External Contact

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The 22nd confirmed case of the novel coronavirus is reported to be maintaining a stable condition without fever or cough.

According to Chosun University Hospital (Director Jeong Jonghoon) on the 6th, the 22nd confirmed patient, Mr. A, was isolated in the hospital’s nationally designated inpatient treatment bed (negative pressure isolation room) at 2:38 a.m. that day.

Mr. A, the older brother of the 16th confirmed patient, was under self-quarantine after contact was confirmed following a meal with his younger sister’s family during the Lunar New Year holiday. However, after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, he was transferred to Chosun University Hospital by ambulance.

Upon arrival at Chosun University Hospital, Mr. A was immediately transported to the negative pressure isolation room through a separately operated “exclusive entrance” for the nationally designated inpatient treatment beds, rather than the entrance used by general hospital visitors, and was isolated.

During the transfer from his home to Chosun University Hospital, he was swiftly moved through the exclusive entrance for the nationally designated inpatient treatment beds without passing through places commonly used by hospital visitors such as screening clinics or emergency medical centers.

Chosun University Hospital currently locates the nationally designated inpatient treatment beds, where Mr. A is isolated, in a space completely separated from all other hospital rooms, with separate routes for entry and disinfection, thoroughly preventing “hospital-acquired infections” that were highlighted during the previous MERS outbreak.

Yoon Nara, Director of Infection Control (Infectious Diseases), stated, “To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, it is more important than ever to follow basic infection prevention rules such as wearing masks, washing hands, and practicing proper cough etiquette,” adding, “We will do our best to protect the health of local residents through even more thorough infection control.”

Meanwhile, Chosun University Hospital is conducting fever checks and overseas travel history verification for all entrants as part of special measures against the novel coronavirus, and is strengthening entrance control and visitor restrictions.

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