[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] A man in his 40s with no underlying health conditions died from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).


According to health authorities on the 1st, a 46-year-old man receiving treatment at Keimyung University Daegu Dongsan Hospital passed away around 4:10 a.m. that day.


The deceased was confirmed positive for COVID-19 after being tested on the 5th of last month due to fever symptoms and had been receiving treatment at the hospital since the 7th of the same month. It was confirmed that he had no underlying health conditions.



Accordingly, the total number of COVID-19 deaths in South Korea rose to 169, with 113 in Daegu.


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