COVID-19 New Cases 39... 27 Local, 12 Imported (Update)

Medical staff at the screening clinic of Yangcheon-gu Public Health Center in Seoul are closing the tent door after finishing the morning consultation. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] On the 26th, 39 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were identified in South Korea.

According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for COVID-19, as of midnight on that day, 27 cases were locally transmitted and 12 cases were imported from overseas. The total number of confirmed cases in the country rose to 12,602.

By region, Seoul had the highest number with 17 cases, including 1 imported case. Daejeon and Gyeonggi each reported 4 cases, Chungnam 3 cases, Incheon 2 cases, and Gyeongbuk and Gangwon each added 1 case. Seven cases were identified through airport quarantine.

The number of patients who have recovered and been released from isolation increased by 198, totaling 11,172. The number of patients currently undergoing isolation treatment decreased by 159 from the previous day to 1,148. No additional deaths occurred, keeping the total at 282.

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