Transfer from Daenam Hospital in Cheongdo, Gyeongbuk to Busan National University Hospital

As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) surge, disinfection work is underway at Dalseo District Office in Daegu on the 22nd. <Photo by Yonhap News>

As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) surge, disinfection work is underway at Dalseo District Office in Daegu on the 22nd.

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The condition of one novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patient transferred from Daenam Hospital in Cheongdo, Gyeongbuk to Busan National University Hospital appears to be relatively stable.


A representative from Busan National University Hospital explained on the 22nd, "After an infectious disease specialist checked the patient's condition, pneumonia was present but stable."


The patient is a man in his 60s who departed from Daenam Hospital in Cheongdo on the 21st and arrived at Busan National University Hospital around lunchtime.


On the same day, two confirmed COVID-19 patients were transferred from Daenam Hospital in Cheongdo to Busan National University Hospital: this man and a woman in her 50s.


The woman in her 50s passed away at 5:55 PM on the day of transfer.



A representative from Busan National University Hospital stated, "We understand that the transfer of the deceased and funeral procedures are being conducted by health authorities in accordance with the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act and related regulations."


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