The 10th COVID-19 Death Occurs in Gwangju... Hyojeong Nursing Hospital Resident View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The 10th death due to COVID-19 has occurred in Gwangju.


According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 10th, the 1169th confirmed case in Gwangju, who was admitted to Hyoyang Hospital, died the day before. This is the first death among the 115 confirmed cases at Hyojeong Nursing Hospital.


The 1169th patient was confirmed positive on the 3rd and was transferred to Yeongju Red Cross Hospital in Gyeongbuk for treatment.


According to COVID-19 death funeral guidelines, cremation is conducted first, followed by the funeral.


There have been 5 deaths among nursing home residents in the Gwangju area (4 at Evergreen Silver House and 1 at Hyojeong Nursing Hospital).



Meanwhile, as of 2 p.m. on the same day, a total of 115 confirmed cases related to Hyojeong Nursing Hospital have occurred, starting with 7 confirmed cases on the 2nd (78 patients, 25 staff, and 12 family members and acquaintances).


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