New Confirmed Cases 113... Local Transmission Returns to Three Digits (Update)

Despite the government's easing of social distancing to Level 2, restrictions at Hangang Park will continue for the time being. On the 14th, Seoul City announced that it will maintain control over some crowded areas in Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Banpo Hangang Parks. On the same day, citizens were resting while ignoring the control lines related to COVID-19 prevention at Ttukseom Hangang Park in Gwangjin District.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea increased by 113 on the 16th. The number of locally transmitted cases returned to triple digits.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on that day, the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases rose by 113 from the previous day’s midnight to 22,504. The number of locally transmitted cases recorded triple digits again after three days.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 105 were locally transmitted and 8 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, 49 were in Seoul, 24 in Gyeonggi, and 8 in Incheon, totaling 81 cases in the metropolitan area. Additionally, there were 5 cases in Jeonbuk, 4 each in Busan and Daegu, 2 each in Gwangju, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam, and 1 case in Daejeon.

Of the 8 imported cases, 2 were identified during quarantine upon entry. The rest tested positive while in self-quarantine at their residences or temporary living facilities in Seoul and Gyeonggi (2 each), and Incheon and Gyeongnam (1 each).

Combining locally transmitted and imported cases (excluding those detected during quarantine), Seoul had 51 cases, Gyeonggi 26, and Incheon 9, with the metropolitan area accounting for 86 cases, or 76.1% of the total. Confirmed cases were reported in 12 cities and provinces nationwide.

The number of patients who have recovered and been released from isolation reached 19,310, an increase of 432 from the previous day. The death toll remained at 367.

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