The Spread Instinct of COVID-19, Uncontrolled Spread in Gyeongnam Region ... 5 More Cases, Total 469

Two students attending Jangcheon Elementary School in Jinhae-gu, Changwon City, tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the 20th. In response, health authorities have set up a screening clinic at Jangcheon Elementary School and are conducting tests by classifying contacts and individuals exposed to the movement paths. Photo by Joo Cheol-in lx906@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Changwon, Gyeongnam.

Gyeongnam Province announced in a briefing on the 22nd that five people were confirmed positive in Changwon and Sacheon.

A man in his 50s (No. 468) living in Changwon and his spouse (No. 471) tested positive. No. 468 was identified to have had contact with an employee of 'Hansushi' in Changwon.

The spread in the naval unit continues. A navy personnel living in Changwon (No. 470), who had contact with Navy No. 446, tested positive.

A woman in her 50s living in Changwon (No. 469) and a woman in her 40s living in Sacheon (No. 472) also tested positive and are receiving treatment. The quarantine authorities are investigating the infection routes and contacts of these confirmed cases.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 469 (348 discharged, 120 hospitalized, 1 deceased).

Kim Myung-seop, provincial spokesperson, urged, "Please reduce various year-end gatherings and participate in workplace quarantine efforts by expanding telecommuting in companies."

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