[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A man in his 40s in Asan, Chungnam, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).


On the 14th, Chungnam Province reported that a 43-year-old man, Mr. A, residing in Baebang-eup, Asan City, tested positive according to the results from the provincial Health and Environment Research Institute the previous day.


Mr. A is the son-in-law of a confirmed case who visited 'Richway,' a health product retailer in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. On the 5th, his wife was confirmed positive for COVID-19 while in self-quarantine, and Mr. A showed symptoms and underwent testing.



Currently, there are no known contacts of Mr. A, and his 2-year-old son, who lives with him, has tested negative.


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