Pregnant COVID-19 Patient Flown 300km by Fire Helicopter from Asan to Ulsan for Safe Delivery

Chungnam Fire Headquarters Searches Nationwide Maternity Hospitals to Transport Pregnant Women by Fire Helicopter

A pregnant woman who was confirmed to have COVID-19 and was undergoing home treatment was transported over 300 km by a fire department helicopter to give birth. Photo by XXX.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A pregnant woman who was confirmed with COVID-19 in Asan, Chungnam, and was receiving home treatment, felt labor pains and was transported over 300 km by fire helicopter to give birth.

According to the Chungnam Fire Headquarters, at around 2:13 a.m. on the 24th, the husband of the pregnant woman, Ms. A (35), reported to 119 that "my wife is experiencing labor pains."

Ms. A, who was 39 weeks pregnant, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment at her home in Asan, Chungnam. It was reported that she experienced contractions at 10-minute intervals early that morning.

Upon receiving the report, the fire headquarters searched nationwide for delivery-capable hospital rooms and received confirmation from a COVID-19 dedicated women's hospital in the Ulsan area that they could accommodate the mother.

Subsequently, 119 personnel placed Ms. A in an ambulance and transported her from her home to the Yi Sun-sin Sports Complex, then safely transferred her by fire helicopter to the Ulsan area, approximately 300 km away (by road).

The fire headquarters stated that Ms. A gave birth safely, and they thoroughly prepared for any emergency by getting ready for delivery inside the ambulance, ensuring a safe transfer.

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