New Confirmed Cases 75... Double Digits for 6 Consecutive Days (Update)

On the 5th, under clear weather, citizens are enjoying the autumn atmosphere while viewing pink muhly grass at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 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 75 on the 6th. This marks six consecutive days of double-digit daily confirmed cases.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on the day, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose by 75 from the previous day’s midnight to 24,239.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 66 were locally transmitted and 9 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, 34 were in Gyeonggi, 13 in Seoul, 9 in Jeonbuk, 4 in Incheon, 3 in Busan, 2 in Daejeon, and 1 in Ulsan and other areas.

Of the 9 imported cases, 5 were detected during quarantine upon entry. The remaining cases were confirmed positive while in self-quarantine at their residences or temporary living facilities in Seoul (2), Daejeon (1), and Gyeonggi (1).

The number of patients who have recovered and been released from isolation reached 22,083, an increase of 197 from the previous day. The death toll remained unchanged at 422.

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