An Octogenarian Suspected of Pneumonia Dies in Ulsan... COVID-19 Test 'Negative' (Summary)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] An elderly man in his 80s who showed suspected pneumonia symptoms died in Ulsan on the 24th, and an emergency test was conducted, resulting in a negative diagnosis for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the police, at around 8:10 a.m. that day, a report was received that the life of an elderly man in his 80s was in critical condition at a house in Nam-gu.

The 119 paramedics and police who arrived at the scene performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and transported him to a nearby hospital, but the man eventually passed away.

The hospital confirmed suspected pneumonia symptoms in the man and requested a COVID-19 infection test from the health authorities.

About 10 hours after the test request, at around 8:30 p.m., the man was confirmed negative for COVID-19.

The quarantine of the paramedics and the closure of the emergency room and police substation were also lifted.