New Confirmed Cases 235... Cumulative Total Exceeds 20,000 (Update)

On the 31st, as the novel coronavirus infection rapidly spreads mainly in the metropolitan area and social distancing level 2.5 is in effect, the area near Sinchon Station on Subway Line 2 in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, shows a quiet scene. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 235 on the 1st. The cumulative number of confirmed cases surpassed 20,000 for the first time in 225 days since the first confirmed case was reported on January 20.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on this day, the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases rose by 235 from the previous day to 20,182.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 222 were locally transmitted and 13 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, 93 were in Seoul, 60 in Gyeonggi, and 22 in Incheon, totaling 175 cases in the metropolitan area. Other cases were reported in Daejeon (8), Chungnam (7), Ulsan (6), Gyeongbuk (5), Gangwon, Gwangju, and Jeonnam (4 each), Gyeongnam and Busan (3 each), and Chungbuk, Daegu, and Jeju (1 each).

Of the 13 imported cases, 4 were identified during quarantine upon entry. The remaining cases tested positive while in self-quarantine at their residences or temporary living facilities in Gyeongbuk (4), Gyeonggi (3), Seoul, and Daegu (1 each).

Combining local transmissions and imported cases excluding quarantine detections, Seoul had 94 cases, Gyeonggi 63, and Incheon 22, with the metropolitan area accounting for 179 cases, representing 76% of the total. Confirmed cases were reported in 15 cities and provinces nationwide.

The number of patients who have recovered and been released from isolation reached 15,198, an increase of 225 from the previous day. The death toll remained at 324, unchanged from the previous day.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.