Seoul Reports Only 23 New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday... Cumulative Cases Near 5,000 Mark

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Seoul recorded in the 20s for two consecutive days, marking the lowest level in 40 days.

Seoul City announced on the 21st at midnight that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul increased by 23 from the previous day, bringing the total confirmed cases to 4,995.

This is the lowest number in 40 days since the daily new confirmed cases were 15 on the 11th of last month. The daily new confirmed cases in Seoul surged from 26 on the 12th, to 32 on the 13th, 74 on the 14th, and 146 on the 15th, reaching 154 on the 26th of the same month. Since then, the number has gradually decreased, with the last five days from the 16th of this month recording 63, 46, 40, 28, and 23 cases respectively.

On this day, one additional case was reported each at a sauna in Gwanak-gu (cumulative 9 cases) and Daewoo Diovil in Gangnam-gu (cumulative 16 cases). There were 2 cases related to overseas contact, 2 cases from contact with confirmed patients from other cities or provinces, and 12 cases from other infections. Five cases had an unidentified infection route.

So far in Seoul, 3,985 people have been treated and discharged, and 962 are currently receiving isolation treatment.

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