A Man in His 50s Living in Changwon, Gyeongnam, Confirmed Positive After Overseas Business Trip

Gyeongnam Province spokesperson Kim Myung-seop is explaining the situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] One additional overseas entrant in Gyeongnam has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Gyeongsangnam-do announced in a briefing on the 3rd that a man in his 50s residing in Changwon (Gyeongnam case number 320) was confirmed positive.

This man is a coworker of case number 319, who was confirmed positive on the 1st.

He went on a business trip to Russia together with case 319 and returned on the 30th of last month.

After arrival, he took a train to Masan Station and then moved by private car to his self-quarantine location.

He tested negative at the time of entry but later developed symptoms during self-quarantine and was tested again on the 2nd, resulting in a positive diagnosis. Since he was in self-quarantine, no additional movement or contacts have been identified.

With this, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 317. Among them, 297 have recovered and been discharged, and 20 are currently hospitalized.

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