Gyeongnam 2,771 Confirmed Cases... 16,000 Under Home Treatment

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] In Gyeongnam, the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has exceeded 2,000 for the third consecutive day.

Gyeongsangnam-do announced that as of midnight on the 15th, 2,771 people tested positive for COVID-19.

Since first entering the 2,000 range on the 9th, except for the 11th when 1,699 cases were confirmed, the number has exceeded 2,000 for five days. Except for six cases from overseas arrivals, all are local infections.

By region, Changwon reported 829 cases, Gimhae 741, Jinju 323, Yangsan 209, Geoje 159, Tongyeong 102, Sacheon 54, Changnyeong and Hamyang each 53, Goseong 46, Miryang 43, Haman 39, Geochang 38, Sancheong 26, Hapcheon 19, Namhae 16, Hadong 13, and Uiryeong 8.

Accordingly, the total cumulative confirmed cases in the province increased to 55,224 (664 hospitalized, 10,678 receiving home treatment, 38,365 discharged, 117 deceased).

There are 9 critically ill patients, the bed occupancy rate is 37.3%, and the third vaccination rate is 56.6%.

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