'Severe Lung Injury' Pohang High School Senior Dies Two Days After Returning to School... COVID-19 Negative

Severe Lung Damage Found in Autopsy by National Forensic Service
Tested Negative for COVID-19

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] A third-year high school student in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, was found dead at home on the morning of the 22nd of last month, just two days after returning to school. The test result for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was confirmed negative.

According to the Pohang Northern Police Station and Pohang City on the 9th, student A returned to school on the 20th of last month but left early due to symptoms such as diarrhea and was later found dead at home.

At the time, it was understood that student A had left school early, saying he "felt weak."

Student A's father thought he was sleeping when he saw him lying on the bed and went to work. Later, a cousin who visited the house found student A and took him to a nearby hospital, but he ultimately passed away.

The National Forensic Service conducted an autopsy and found severe damage in student A's lungs. Additionally, bruises were found on various parts of his body, including his thighs. Acute pneumonia is currently considered the most likely cause of death.

The quarantine authorities suspected COVID-19 infection and conducted specimen testing, but the result was negative.

The police are currently awaiting the autopsy results from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause of death.

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