Gyeongnam Province Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases... One Each in Geoje, Yangsan, and Namhae

As COVID-19 cases surged in the Seoul metropolitan area, including Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, the current social distancing measures were extended by one week. On the 1st, citizens lined up at a temporary screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza to get tested. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As of 10 a.m. on the 1st, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that 3 new confirmed cases occurred since 5 p.m. the previous day.

By region, there was 1 case each in Geoje, Yangsan, and Namhae.

By infection route, 1 case was due to contact with a confirmed patient within the province, 1 case is under investigation, and 1 case is related to acquaintances in Namhae and Jinju.

Accordingly, the total cumulative confirmed cases in the province increased to 5,210 (166 hospitalized, 5,027 discharged, 17 deceased).

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