Seoul Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday... 10 Confirmed at Seodaemun Severance Hospital (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Although the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Seoul has remained below 50 for two consecutive days, small-scale group infections continue in government offices and large hospitals.

Seoul City announced on the 10th at midnight that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 48 compared to the previous day. This is one less than the 49 new cases reported on the 9th, maintaining the number in the 40s for the second consecutive day.

Among the new confirmed cases on this day, the largest number was related to the group infection at Severance Hospital in Seodaemun-gu. Since the first confirmed case was reported on the 9th, a total of 10 confirmed cases have been identified as of 10 a.m. on the 10th.

A group infection also occurred among workers at Jongno-gu Office, with a total of 8 confirmed cases (7 in Seoul) reported by the 9th.

Additionally, among existing group infection cases, there were 4 new cases at the Yeongdeungpo-gu Illyeonjeongjong Seoul Buddhist Mission (cumulative 19), 2 at the Gangdong-gu BF Mobile Call Center (cumulative 24), 1 at the Songpa-gu Coupang Logistics Center (cumulative 10), 1 related to the August 15 Seoul downtown rally (cumulative 125), 1 at a Yeongdeungpo-gu acquaintance gathering (cumulative 10), 1 at a Dobong-gu sports facility (cumulative 11), and 1 at the KT Gajwa branch (cumulative 8).

In addition, there were 2 imported cases from overseas, 3 cases from contact with confirmed patients in other cities or provinces, and 12 cases from other infection routes. There are 10 patients under investigation due to unclear infection routes.

Accordingly, the total cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul to date is 4,526. Among them, 2,762 patients have been declared recovered and discharged, and 1,732 are currently undergoing isolation treatment.

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