[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] A man in his 70s who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and was hospitalized for treatment at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 171.


According to Daegu City on the 2nd, at around 0:37 a.m., a 74-year-old man who was hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital passed away. This patient underwent a COVID-19 diagnostic test at Yeungnam University Hospital screening clinic on the 12th of last month and was confirmed positive the following day.



He was admitted to Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital on March 14. It was reported that his underlying conditions included depression and bipolar disorder.


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