Sporadic COVID-19 Infections in Gyeongnam Province... 9 Confirmed Cases

On the 16th, when the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded in the 600s for two consecutive days, citizens are undergoing specimen tests at a temporary screening clinic set up in Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Moohonam Munho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongnam Province announced on the 19th that 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 occurred in the province after 5 p.m. on the 18th.

All cases are local infections: 4 from contact with confirmed cases within the province, 1 related to a foreigner gathering in Gimhae, 2 related to the Seoul metropolitan area, and 2 under investigation.

By region, there are 4 cases in Gimhae, 2 in Changwon, 1 in Jinju, 1 in Tongyeong, and 1 in Namhae.

Among the 4 confirmed cases in Gimhae, 3 are contacts of confirmed cases within the province, and the remaining 1 is related to the foreigner gathering.

This brings the cumulative confirmed cases related to the foreigner gathering in Gimhae to 50.

Among the 2 confirmed cases in Changwon, 1 is a contact of a confirmed case related to the Seoul metropolitan area.

The other case tested positive after symptom onset, and the infection route is under investigation.

The confirmed case in Jinju tested positive after being tested upon entering a military training center.

The confirmed case in Tongyeong is related to the Seoul metropolitan area, and the confirmed case in Namhae is a contact of a confirmed case within the province.

As a result, the cumulative confirmed cases in the province have increased to 4,454 (303 hospitalized, 4,135 discharged, 16 deceased).

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