Domestic COVID-19 Deaths Increase by 2...Total 387 Cases

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ji-hwan Park] The number of deaths from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 2, bringing the total to 387.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 21st, a man in his 60s who was confirmed positive on the 31st of last month died while receiving treatment at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital.

Additionally, a woman in her 70s who was confirmed positive on the 8th of this month also died yesterday while hospitalized and receiving treatment at Kyung Hee University Hospital.

In particular, as the number of critically ill and severe patients has increased since the beginning of this month, the number of deaths is also on the rise. A total of 63 people have died this month alone. Most of them are aged 60 or older.