COVID-19: 21 New Cases in Capital Area, 55 in TK... Total 8,413 Nationwide (Update)

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the demand for masks is increasing. On the 10th, 'KF94 masks' are being sold for 4,000 won each at a store in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 93 on the 18th, bringing the total to 8,413.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on that day, the number of confirmed domestic cases increased by 93 compared to the previous day. Additional patients in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, and Daegu, Gyeongbuk regions were 21 and 55, respectively.

By region, Daegu had the highest number with 46 cases, followed by Gyeonggi (15), Gyeongbuk (9), Seoul (5), Chungnam (3), Jeonbuk (2), Ulsan (2), Incheon (1), Gwangju (1), Sejong (1), Gangwon (1), Chungbuk (1), and Jeonnam (1). Five cases were also confirmed during quarantine procedures.

The number of patients who have been declared recovered and released from isolation increased by 139 from the previous day to 1,540. The death toll rose by 3 during the same period to 84.

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