96 Additional COVID-19 Cases... Total 7,478 Patients (Update)
On the morning of the 9th, when the mask 5-day rotation system was implemented, citizens are purchasing masks by presenting their ID cards at a pharmacy in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Due to the mask 5-day rotation system, individuals can purchase 2 masks per person per week at pharmacies according to their birth year. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] On the 9th, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased to 7,478.
The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of 4 PM on the day, the total number of confirmed cases was 7,478. This is an increase of 96 cases compared to 7,382 cases as of midnight.
The regions and infection routes of the additional confirmed cases were not disclosed. Earlier that morning, 248 cases were confirmed.
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The CDCH releases patient statistics twice a day. At 10 AM, they tally confirmed cases from 4 PM the previous day to midnight, and at 5 PM, they tally confirmed cases from midnight to 4 PM on the current day.
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