34 New COVID-19 Cases... Highest Since April 9 (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] The number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was recorded at 34. This is the first time in 28 days since April 12 that the number of new confirmed cases has exceeded 30, marking the highest count since April 9.

The number of infections in the metropolitan area, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon, has sharply increased to 21 cases, raising concerns about cluster infections. Additionally, the virus is spreading nationwide, including Daegu, Chungbuk, and Jeju.

According to the 'COVID-19 Domestic Occurrence Status' announced by the Central Disease Control Headquarters of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on the 10th, the total cumulative number of confirmed cases as of midnight was 10,874.

Among them, 9,610 people (88.4%) have been released from isolation, with 34 new confirmed cases and 42 more people released from isolation. No deaths were reported.

Of the 34 new confirmed cases, 26 were locally transmitted and 8 were imported from overseas.

In particular, among the locally transmitted cases, the number of new confirmed cases in the metropolitan area exceeded 20, with 12 in Seoul, 6 in Gyeonggi, and 3 in Incheon. Since a confirmed case was reported in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on the 6th, the number of confirmed cases related to the Itaewon clubs appears to be gradually increasing.

Two cases each were added in Daegu and Chungbuk, and one case was added in Jeju.

From January 3 to this day, a total of 663,886 people have undergone COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Among them, 642,884 tested negative, and 10,128 are still being tested.

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