109 New Confirmed Cases... Two-Digit Local Transmission for Two Consecutive Days (Update)

On the 11th, with cool early autumn weather, commuters are walking at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Seoul on their way to work. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 109 on the 14th. The number of locally transmitted cases recorded double digits for the second consecutive day following the previous day.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on that day, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose by 109 from the previous midnight to 22,285.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 98 were locally transmitted and 11 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, 41 were in Seoul, 30 in Gyeonggi, and 10 in Incheon, totaling 81 cases in the metropolitan area. Additionally, there were 7 cases in Chungnam, 3 each in Busan and Gwangju, and 1 each in Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam.

Of the 11 imported cases, 5 were identified during quarantine upon entry. The remaining cases tested positive while in self-isolation at their residences or temporary living facilities: 3 in Daegu, and 1 each in Chungnam, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk.

Combining locally transmitted and imported cases (excluding those detected during quarantine), the metropolitan area accounted for 81 cases?41 in Seoul, 30 in Gyeonggi, and 10 in Incheon?making up 74.3% of the total. Nationwide, confirmed cases were reported in 12 cities and provinces.

The number of patients who have been declared recovered and released from isolation reached 18,489, an increase of 263 from the previous day. The death toll rose by 5 to 363.

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