[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The Busan Metropolitan City announced on the 8th that five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. Among them, it was also reported that three patients had received injections at home from a nursing assistant who recently passed away, according to epidemiological investigation results.


As of 1:30 PM on the 8th, Busan reported five additional confirmed cases (Busan numbers 469 to 473). According to the city, patients numbered 470, 471, and 472 shared the common factor of having received injections at home. Upon tracing the nursing assistant who administered the injections, it was found that she passed away on October 3rd.



The authorities are investigating the epidemiological connection between the three patients. The city urged anyone who has personally received injections at home since September to visit a public health center for testing.


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