40 New COVID-19 Cases in Gyeongnam... Ongoing Infections Linked to Companies in Changwon and Haman

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongnam Province announced on the 6th that 40 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the province after 5 p.m. on the 5th.

By region, there were 14 cases in Changwon, 10 in Gimhae, 6 in Geoje, 5 in Haman, 4 in Geochang, and 1 in Goseong.

All are locally transmitted infections.

Among the total confirmed cases, 22 had contact with confirmed cases within the province, including family, acquaintances, and coworkers.

Six were infected through contact with confirmed cases from other regions such as the Seoul metropolitan area and Busan.

Among the confirmed cases in Changwon, 2 were related to a local company and tested positive during pre-release quarantine testing.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases related to the Changwon company has reached 59.

Among the confirmed cases in Haman, 3 were related to a local manufacturing company; 2 are employees and 1 is a family member.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases related to the Haman manufacturing company is 28.

The infection routes of the remaining 7 cases are under investigation.

The total cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 10,287 (706 hospitalized, 9,550 discharged, 31 deaths).

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