Sancheong 1 Person · Namhae 1 Person 'New Confirmed Cases' ... Gyeongnam Province Adds 2 More 'COVID-19' Patients

An Octogenarian Receiving Inpatient Treatment at Jinju Gyeongsang National University Hospital Passes Away

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As of 5 PM on the 26th, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that a total of 2 confirmed cases have occurred, including 1 in Sancheong and 1 in Namhae.

The confirmed case in Sancheong was classified as case number 2135 after testing positive during the overseas entry procedure. The confirmed case in Namhae was classified as case number 2136 after testing positive following symptom onset during quarantine after contact with an acquaintance.

Additionally, an octogenarian patient who was hospitalized and receiving treatment at Jinju Gyeongsang National University Hospital passed away early this morning.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to a total of 2,133 (78 hospitalized, 2,046 discharged, 9 deceased).

Meanwhile, AstraZeneca vaccine inoculations began today targeting approximately 25,000 residents and workers at 347 nursing hospitals and nursing facilities across the province.

According to Gyeongnam Province, currently, 496 people have completed vaccination out of 190,287 registered at nursing hospitals. In the case of nursing facilities, 170 people have completed vaccination out of 6,475 registered.

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