219 Confirmed Cases and 2 Deaths in Gyeongnam... 2 Additional Omicron Variant Cases

[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 219.

By region, there were 74 in Changwon, 31 in Yangsan, 23 in Gimhae, 20 in Jinju, 19 each in Geoje and Tongyeong, 9 in Miryang, 7 in Goseong, 6 each in Sacheon and Geochang, 2 each in Haman and Namhae, and 1 in Hapcheon. Except for 3 overseas entrants, all are local infections.

Looking at the routes of infection, sporadic infections continue throughout the local community, including bathhouses, hospitals, academies, schools, and contacts with acquaintances.

Among the confirmed cases in Changwon, 1 person is a contact of a confirmed case related to a business located in Changwon, with a cumulative total of 25 related confirmed cases. Two people are related to 'Medical Institution Ⅴ in Changwon,' with a cumulative total of 88 related confirmed cases. Two people are confirmed cases related to 'Company Ⅴ in Changwon,' with a cumulative total of 23 related confirmed cases.

Five confirmed cases in Yangsan are related to an educational facility located in Yangsan, with a cumulative total of 62 related confirmed cases.

Three confirmed cases in Geoje and one in Tongyeong are contacts of confirmed cases related to a bathhouse located in Geoje. The cumulative total of related confirmed cases is 93.

Two confirmed cases in Gimhae are contacts of confirmed cases related to 'Nursing Hospital Ⅲ in Gimhae,' with a cumulative total of 35 related confirmed cases.

Six confirmed cases in Jinju are related to a school located in Jinju, with a cumulative total of 78 related confirmed cases.

Among the confirmed cases in Miryang, one person is a contact of a confirmed case related to a welfare center located in Miryang. The cumulative total of related confirmed cases is 22.

One confirmed case in Sacheon is related to a private academy located in Sacheon, with the cumulative total of related confirmed cases increasing to 52.

There were also 2 deaths. Two confirmed patients in their 70s and 90s who were being treated at hospitals in the province passed away. Two additional confirmed cases of the Omicron variant were reported, increasing the cumulative total to 9. They are Korean nationals who entered from the UK and the US, residing in Miryang and Gimhae, respectively.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province increased to 20,599 (2,414 hospitalized, 18,103 discharged, 82 deaths).

As of 9 a.m. on the same day, the bed occupancy rate was 61%, and there were 1,046 patients receiving home treatment. There are 26 critically ill patients in the province.

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