6 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Jeonnam Region on the 23rd

Shinan Confirmed Case Retest 'Final Negative'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced that following 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Jeonnam region on the 22nd, 6 more local infections occurred on the 23rd.

Jeonnam case number 75 is a woman in her 40s residing in Suncheon, confirmed to have had contact with Jeonnam case number 51 on the 18th. Jeonnam case number 76 is a man in his 60s living in Gwangyang, who had contact with Jeonnam case number 68.

They each tested positive from the Provincial Health and Environment Research Institute on the 22nd and 23rd, respectively, and were transferred to Suncheon Medical Center and Chosun University Hospital for isolation and treatment.

Jeonnam case number 77 is a woman in her 60s residing in Gwangyang, who was notified as a contact of Jeonnam case number 53 and was under self-quarantine. She tested positive on the 22nd at the Provincial Health and Environment Research Institute and was isolated at Suncheon Medical Center.

Jeonnam case number 78, a man in his 30s living in Suncheon, is presumed to have had contact with Jeonnam case number 54. He tested positive on the 23rd and was admitted to Suncheon Medical Center.

Jeonnam case number 79 is a woman in her 30s working in Suncheon and was transferred to Suncheon Medical Center.

Jeonnam case number 80 is a woman in her 50s residing in Suncheon, confirmed to have had contact with Jeonnam case number 51.

Suncheon City, where multiple cases occurred, has initiated a joint investigation with four members of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's immediate response team. The province urgently supported 18 specimen collection personnel and has requested additional support staff from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

Currently, the Jeonnam Province rapid response team along with epidemiological investigation teams from Suncheon and Gwangyang are conducting in-depth epidemiological investigations to identify additional contacts.

The confirmed case from Sinan was ultimately tested negative after a re-examination.

The number of secured treatment beds is 130 (Suncheon 89, Gangjin 41), with 57 beds currently in use. Remaining beds total 73 (Suncheon 63, Gangjin 10), and the plan is to increase to 167 beds (Suncheon 89, Gangjin 78) by the 28th.

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare Bureau of Jeonnam Province, stated, “Infections are spreading rapidly nationwide from the metropolitan area, and n-th generation infections are progressing very quickly in Jeonnam as well. Residents are urged to refrain from visiting outbreak areas such as the metropolitan area, avoid small gatherings among family members, practice social distancing, wear masks, and maintain a 2-meter distance to comply with personal quarantine guidelines.”

He added, “Jeollanam-do will do its utmost to prevent community transmission by mobilizing all possible measures.”

Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jeonnam to date is 80, with 25 imported cases and 55 local infections.

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