Suspected Wuhan Pneumonia Case at Donghae Hospital... Emergency Room Closure Is Not True

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] A suspected case of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has been reported in Donghae City, Gangwon Province.

According to Donghae City on the 28th, Mr. A (65), who returned from China on the 14th, showed symptoms such as fever and visited Donghae Hospital on the same day, where hospital officials reported the case to health authorities.

Mr. A is scheduled to undergo a detailed examination at Gangneung Medical Center to determine the exact infection status.

Regarding reports in some media that "the emergency room was closed," the hospital dismissed this, stating, "This is not true. The emergency room has completed disinfection and is operating normally."