Suspicious patients are being tested for symptoms related to new coronavirus infections.

The National Defense Agency said today that 620 suspected cases of new corona-related symptoms were quarantined as of 9 am today.

At 4 pm yesterday, there were 327 suspected patients and 264 at 9 am.

Suspicious patients appear to have surged as the authorities have expanded the 'case definitions' that define who needs testing, and the number of institutions available for testing.

In the past, people who visited Hubei Province in China were tested for fever or respiratory symptoms.

Currently, people who have a fever or respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting China may be tested.

In addition, even if you are not from China, you can go to a country where a new corona is prevalent, according to your doctor's opinion.

No new coronaconfirmation patients were added today.

There were 24 domestic patients, two of whom were discharged.

The remaining 22 are being treated in quarantine beds, most of which are stable.

One in four people being treated at Seoul National University Hospital will be discharged soon.

Two out of 24 patients are Wuhan citizens who returned to charter from Hubei, China.

In terms of overseas visits, the number of patients who visited China is the most, with 11 visitors from Thailand and 2 from Singapore and 1 from Japan.

There are 1,386 contacts for the patient, of which 183 are in containment.

Contacts may increase as epidemiological investigations are underway.

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