Wales Reports First COVID-19 Case... UK Total '19'

[Asia Economy Reporter Mun Jiwon] The first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has been reported in the Wales region of the United Kingdom. Two additional confirmed cases have also been reported in the England region, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the UK to 19.

According to BBC broadcast on the 28th (local time), the first confirmed case in Wales is reported to be from Swansea. It has been confirmed that he recently traveled to northern Italy.

The Wales Public Health Agency is working to identify those who have been in contact with the patient.

On the same day, two more confirmed cases were reported in the England region. They were investigated to have been infected with COVID-19 in Iran.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the UK has increased to 19. There are 17 cases in the England region, and one each in Northern Ireland and Wales.