Gyeongnam Records Highest Ever 2,806 COVID-19 Cases... 2 Deaths Reported

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] On the 14th, the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gyeongnam surpassed the previous record of 2,665 cases set on the 12th, setting a new high once again.

Gyeongsangnam-do announced that as of midnight on the 14th, 2,806 people tested positive for COVID-19.

Excluding 12 cases imported from overseas, all are local infections. Confirmed cases were reported in all 18 cities and counties within the province.

By region, the numbers are as follows: Gimhae 780, Changwon 760, Yangsan 281, Jinju 247, Geoje 199, Tongyeong 90, Miryang 87, Sacheon 65, Changnyeong 55, Geochang 44, Sancheong 40, Namhae 38, Goseong 32, Haman 25, Uiryeong and Hapcheon 18 each, Hamyang 15, and Hadong 12.

The health authorities reported that two patients, one in their 60s and another in their 90s, who were undergoing inpatient treatment, have died.

There were also two deaths. The health authorities stated that two patients, one in their 60s and another in their 90s, who were hospitalized, passed away. The 116th death was a woman in her 60s residing in Changwon, who had underlying health conditions and had completed her second dose of vaccination.

The 117th death was a woman in her 90s residing in Goseong, who tested positive on the 4th and died on the 13th during inpatient treatment. She had no underlying health conditions and was unvaccinated.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has risen to 52,453 (712 hospitalized, 15,161 under home treatment, 36,463 discharged, and 117 deaths).

The number of critically ill patients is six. As of midnight on the 14th, the hospital bed occupancy rate was 41%, and the rate of third-dose vaccinations was 56.6%.

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