4 More COVID-19 Deaths in Seoul and Gyeonggi... Cumulative Deaths Reach 420

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] COVID-19 infections continue in various places including the Seoul metropolitan area. As a result, 4 more deaths were reported on the 2nd.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of 6 p.m. on the 2nd, the total number of COVID-19 deaths reached 420.

This is an increase of 4 deaths compared to the 416 deaths recorded as of midnight that day. According to the CDCH, the deaths occurred with 2 in Seoul and 2 in Gyeonggi Province.

In Seoul, a 78-year-old man who was confirmed positive on the 12th of last month and was receiving treatment at the National Medical Center passed away on this day. Another 78-year-old man hospitalized at the same hospital also died on this day.

In Gyeonggi Province, a 71-year-old man who was confirmed positive on August 22 and was receiving treatment at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital, and a 101-year-old man hospitalized at Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Anseong Hospital, were reported to have died.

Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since September has reached 96.

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