"One Confirmed Case in Dongbu Detention Center Dies on 27th... History of Underlying Disease Treatment" (Update)

Seoul Eastern Detention Center / Image source=Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The first death has occurred among inmates at Seoul Eastern Detention Center who tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) on the 29th, Mr. A, who was incarcerated at the Eastern Detention Center and tested positive for COVID-19, died on the 27th. Gwak Jin, head of the CDCH Patient Management Team, stated, "The deceased had pre-existing conditions and had been receiving treatment related to these conditions at the detention center's medical facility since admission. During this time, COVID-19 infection was confirmed through mass testing, and he was subsequently transferred to an external hospital for treatment before passing away."

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency is currently investigating the cause of Mr. A's death. An additional 233 confirmed cases related to this facility were identified through contact tracing, bringing the total to 762 as of this date. Among them, 720 are inmates, and 21 staff members, 20 family members, and 1 acquaintance have tested positive.

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