Gyeongnam, 40s Female Uzbek National Confirmed with 'COVID-19'

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] One foreigner who entered from overseas in Gyeongnam has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The province announced that a woman in her 40s, a citizen of Uzbekistan residing in Yangsan, tested positive for COVID-19 on the 23rd.

This woman is the older sister among two family members who entered together with the 143rd confirmed case in the province on the 6th.

At that time, they entered Incheon Airport from Uzbekistan but were not tested during quarantine as there were no symptoms.

After moving to her residence by a train dedicated to overseas entrants and a vehicle provided by Yangsan City, the test taken on the 9th was negative.

She maintained self-quarantine afterward, and after a test for quarantine release on the 21st, she was confirmed positive on the morning of this day.

The province plans to conduct an epidemiological investigation to determine if this woman has any separate movement paths or contacts.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 153.

Among them, 140 have been fully recovered and discharged, and 13 are currently hospitalized.

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