167 Confirmed Cases in Gyeongnam... Cluster Infections in Schools and Medical Institutions

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] As of 5 p.m. on the 26th, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the province increased by 167.

By region, there were 54 in Changwon, 26 in Jinju, 18 in Geoje, 17 in Gimhae, 15 each in Miryang and Tongyeong, 14 in Yangsan, 2 each in Changnyeong and Namhae, and 1 each in Sacheon, Uiryeong, Hamyang, and Goseong. Except for 2 overseas entrants, all cases were locally transmitted.

Regarding the infection routes, more than half of the total confirmed cases, 91 people, had contact with confirmed cases within the province such as family, acquaintances, or coworkers. Six people tested positive after contact with confirmed cases from other regions, including the Seoul metropolitan area.

Major cluster infection cases include 8 related to a bathhouse in Geoje, 1 related to a bathhouse in Yangsan, and 1 related to Bathhouse II in Yangsan, continuing the cluster infections related to bathhouses. Additionally, 4 cases related to a school in Miryang, 4 related to educational facilities in Yangsan, and 6 related to a school in Jinju were newly confirmed.

There were also confirmed cases related to medical institutions: 1 related to a nursing hospital in Gimhae, 1 related to Medical Institution IV in Changwon, and 1 related to Medical Institution V in Changwon. Besides these, the infection routes of 41 cases are under investigation.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 19,700 (2,360 hospitalized, 17,261 discharged, 79 deceased).

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