Gyeongnam Province Reports 25 New COVID-19 Cases... Including Manufacturing Workplaces

On the 21st, office workers lined up to get tested for COVID-19 as they left work at a temporary screening clinic in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As of 10 a.m. on the 27th, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that 25 new confirmed cases occurred since 5 p.m. the previous day.

By region, there were 21 cases in Changwon, 3 in Gimhae, and 1 in Goseong.

By infection route, 9 cases were related to a manufacturing workplace in Changwon, 9 cases are under investigation, 5 cases had contact with confirmed patients within the province, and 2 cases were related to a restaurant in Changwon.

Accordingly, the total cumulative confirmed cases in the province increased to 6,771 (1,045 hospitalized, 5,707 discharged, 19 deceased).