On the 4th, medical staff at a university hospital screening clinic in a province were preparing for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 4th, medical staff at a university hospital screening clinic in a province were preparing for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] The number of deaths from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 2, bringing the total to 352.


According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 11th, an woman in her 80s who was confirmed positive on the 24th of last month died while receiving inpatient treatment at Korea University Ansan Hospital.


Additionally, a male patient in his 70s died while being treated at Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital. This patient passed away just one day after being confirmed positive the previous day.



So far this month, 28 people have died from COVID-19, most of whom are aged 60 or older.


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