70-Year-Old COVID-19 Patient Dies in Wonju, Gangwon

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] A man in his 70s who tested positive for COVID-19 in Wonju, Gangwon Province, died while receiving inpatient treatment.

According to Wonju city health authorities on the 12th, Mr. A, in his 70s, passed away while receiving inpatient treatment at Wonju Severance Christian Hospital.

Mr. A was diagnosed with COVID-19 on December 30 of last year and was receiving inpatient treatment at Wonju Medical Center. Due to worsening symptoms, he was transferred to Wonju Severance Christian Hospital on the 1st and has been receiving treatment there.

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Gangwon Province stands at 1,766, with 35 deaths reported.

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