Female Patient Hospitalized at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital Dies of Acute Respiratory Failure... 9th COVID-19 Death (Comprehensive)

Photo by Juchul In, Kyungpook National University Hospital.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] On the 25th, the 9th death from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) occurred.

As the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Daegu reached 500 on the morning of the 25th, the 9th death was reported.

According to the Daegu Disaster Management Headquarters on the 25th, this patient (68-year-old female from Dalseo-gu, Daegu) was confirmed to have COVID-19 after passing away on the afternoon of the 24th at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital, marking the 9th death related to the novel coronavirus. On that day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Daegu reached 500 as of 10 a.m.

The patient visited the emergency room of Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital on the afternoon of the 23rd, prompting health authorities to quarantine nine general patients who were treated together at that time, temporarily close the emergency room, and begin disinfection.

Meanwhile, among the total confirmed cases in Daegu, 358 patients have been hospitalized, and the remaining 142 are planned to be transferred as soon as possible.

Currently, five patients are showing symptoms such as difficulty breathing: two at Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (located in Dalseo-gu) and three at Kyungpook National University Hospital. Other patients are reported to be in a stable condition with mild symptoms.

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