Seoul COVID-19 Daily Cases 68... "Ten Million Citizens Stop Even on Weekends" (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Seoul remained in the 60s for the second consecutive day.

As of midnight on the 4th, Seoul City announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 68 from the previous day, bringing the total cumulative cases to 4,201.

The daily new cases in Seoul surged from 32 on August 13 (as of midnight on the 12th) to 74 on the 14th, and 146 on the 15th, reaching a record high of 154 on the 26th. The number of cases, which remained above 100 until September 2, dropped to 69 on the 3rd and decreased by one more case on this day.

Among the new confirmed cases today, by source of infection, 5 additional cases were linked to Seoul Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu (cumulative 6), 5 to Hyemin Hospital in Gwangjin-gu (cumulative 16), and 2 to a nursing facility in Seongbuk-gu (cumulative 9).

Additionally, 4 cases were linked to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu (cumulative 637), 3 to Hana Bank in Jung-gu (cumulative 6), and 2 to sports facilities in Jungnang-gu (cumulative 11).

Furthermore, there was one additional case each related to the August 15 downtown rally (cumulative 116), Boseong Transportation in Guro-gu (cumulative 4), a card issuing company in Dongjak-gu (cumulative 26), sports facilities in Dobong-gu (cumulative 7), non-life insurance in Nowon-gu (cumulative 5), physical education entrance exams in Seongbuk-gu (cumulative 43), Bitgaon Church in Nowon-gu (cumulative 37), Seoul Theological Seminary in Dongjak-gu (cumulative 32), and Uri Jeil Church in Yongin City (cumulative 74).

There were 6 cases from contact with confirmed patients from other cities/provinces, 20 cases from other infection routes, and 11 cases are under investigation due to unknown infection routes.

Among the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul, 2,176 have been treated and discharged, while 2,001 are currently in isolation and treatment.

Park Yu-mi, Director of the Seoul City Citizen Health Bureau (Quarantine Controller), urged, "This weekend, churches should conduct non-face-to-face services to prevent the spread of infection, and avoid face-to-face meetings, events, and group meals. Citizens are asked to wear masks and actively cooperate during the 'Ten Million Citizens Stop Week' to protect their own lives, their families, and neighbors."

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