Seoul Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday... Lowest in 24 Days (Update)

On the 4th, medical staff at the screening clinic of Seoul Medical Center in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, are guiding citizens who are about to undergo testing. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The number of new COVID-19 cases in Seoul dropped below 50 per day, marking the lowest level in 24 days since August 13.

Seoul city announced that as of midnight on the 7th, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 48 compared to the previous day. This is the smallest daily increase in 24 days since 32 cases were reported on July 13 (as of midnight on the 14th). The number of new cases in Seoul peaked at 154 on August 26, then gradually decreased to 51 on the 4th of this month, and further declined to 63 on the 5th, before dropping again the next day.

Although the increase in cases has somewhat eased, sporadic cluster infections continued mainly in religious facilities, workplaces, and small family and acquaintance gatherings.

On this day, the infection routes of new confirmed cases included 3 cases at Bitgaon Church in Nowon-gu (cumulative 43), 3 cases from an acquaintance gathering in Yeongdeungpo-gu (cumulative 7), 2 cases at a call center in Gangdong-gu (cumulative 18), and 2 cases from a family gathering in Gwanak-gu (cumulative 5). Additionally, one new case each was added related to a hospital in Songpa-gu (cumulative 8), a logistics center in Songpa-gu (cumulative 5), the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally (cumulative 122), the theater group 'San' (cumulative 37), and a hair salon in Eunpyeong-gu (cumulative 10).

There were 2 cases from contact with confirmed patients from other cities and provinces, and 7 cases from other infection routes. Twenty-three patients are under investigation due to unclear infection routes. Two deaths were also reported in Seoul on this day.

As of now, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul stands at 4,362, of which 2,266 have been declared recovered and discharged, and 2,068 are currently receiving isolation treatment.

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