'Corona Emergency'... 100 Confirmed Cases in 12 Cities and Counties of Gyeongnam

'Changwon Manufacturing Company' Cumulative Confirmed Cases Reach 20

On the 28th, as the number of new COVID-19 cases approached 1,900, breaking the record again in six days, citizens are waiting for testing at a temporary screening clinic in front of Seoul City Hall. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Gyeongnam Province announced on the 28th that 100 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the province after 5 p.m. on the 27th.

By region, there were 48 cases in Changwon, 25 in Gimhae, 8 in Geoje, 5 each in Yangsan and Hamyang, 3 in Sacheon, and 1 each in Miryang, Geoje, Tongyeong, Haman, Changnyeong, and Hapcheon.

All are community infections.

Among the confirmed cases, 62 were infected through contact with confirmed cases within the province, and 3 were infected through contact with confirmed cases from the Seoul metropolitan area or other regions.

There were 9 additional confirmed cases related to a manufacturing workplace in Changwon and 5 additional cases related to a nightlife establishment in Masan, Changwon. Most of the confirmed cases related to the Changwon manufacturing workplace are foreign workers from China, Pakistan, and Vietnam. The cumulative number of confirmed cases related to the Changwon manufacturing workplace is 20.

Regarding the nightlife establishment in Masan, Changwon, 4 confirmed cases in Changwon and 1 confirmed case in Changnyeong were added, increasing the cumulative confirmed cases to 84.

The infection route for 21 cases is under investigation.

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has risen to 6,933 (1,082 hospitalized, 5,832 discharged, 19 deceased).