New COVID-19 Cases Drop Below 100 for First Time in 23 Days... 76 New Cases, Total 8,162

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] On the 15th, the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea was reported as 8,162.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on that day, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 76 compared to midnight the previous day.

This is the first time in 23 days since the 21st of last month that the number of new confirmed cases has been in double digits. The number of new confirmed cases was 74 on the 21st of last month and rose to 190 on the 22nd, with over 100 cases reported daily thereafter.

Among the 76 new confirmed cases, 45 were from Daegu and Gyeongbuk. Daegu reported 41 cases, and Gyeongbuk 4 cases. In the Seoul metropolitan area, a total of 22 new confirmed cases were reported, influenced by the cluster infection at the Guro-gu call center. Seoul had 9 cases, Gyeonggi 11 cases, and Incheon 2 cases added. Other regions reported new confirmed cases as follows: Busan 3, Gwangju 1, Ulsan 1, Sejong 1, and Chungbuk 3.

So far, the total number of confirmed deaths in South Korea is 75. As of midnight on that day, 3 additional deaths were reported compared to the same time the previous day. The number of recovered and released patients increased by 120, totaling 834.

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