A Mexican National Child Confirmed Positive in Gyeongsan... Total Confirmed Cases in North Gyeongsang Reach 1,546

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] A child of Mexican nationality in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 2nd, the day before, a boy of Mexican nationality residing in Gyeongsan tested positive in a test conducted before the end of self-quarantine and was transferred to Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital.

The child entered the country through Incheon Airport on the 17th of last month with his mother and older sister; the sister tested positive on the 18th, and the mother on the 19th. Family members living with the child, including the grandmother and aunt, tested negative in contact tests.

As of midnight that day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Gyeongbuk increased by one from the previous day to 1,546. The number of deaths remained at 61. In the Gyeongsan area, the cumulative number of confirmed cases increased to 665 with one additional case.

Currently, 13 confirmed patients in the Gyeongbuk area are being treated at Andong Medical Center (10), Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital (2), and a residential treatment center (1).

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