South Korea confirms first death of person infected with coronavirus

Women wearing masks as a preventive measure against the coronavirus walk at a traditional market in Seoul, South Korea, February 20, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported on Wednesday the first death in the country of a person infected with coronavirus and 22 new cases bringing the total to 104.

The exact cause of death is being investigated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.