Gyeongnam Reconfirmed Cases, Virus Reactivation Suspected ... Full Testing of Discharged Patients Underway

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] On the 14th, the quarantine authorities announced that the 15th confirmed case in the province (26-year-old female from Gimhae), the first case of COVID-19 reinfection in the Gyeongnam region, is presumed to have tested positive again due to virus reactivation.

At a COVID-19 response briefing that day, Gyeongnam Province explained, "After checking the location information system (GPS) records of the reinfected patient, since her complete recovery and discharge on the 25th of last month, she has stayed at home and nearby areas and did not go to work, so there is no suspected route of reinfection in the reinfected patient's movement."

They added, "At present, it is judged to be a reinfection due to reactivation of the existing coronavirus rather than reinfection," and said, "We will continue to conduct comprehensive testing of discharged patients."

Gyeongnam Province has conducted tests on 24 out of 80 discharged patients so far, and plans to complete testing on the remaining 56 by the 15th. Except for the 15th confirmed patient, there are no other reinfection cases yet.

In Gyeongnam Province, no additional confirmed cases have occurred for six consecutive days, and accordingly, the total number of confirmed cases remains at 111.

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