Yesterday, 48 New COVID-19 Cases in Seoul... Highest in a Month (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Due to the aftermath of sporadic small-scale group infections from gatherings at saunas, gyms, and golf courses, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul surged by nearly 50 in one day, marking the highest figure in the past month.

As of midnight on the 30th, Seoul city announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Seoul area increased by 48 compared to the previous day, bringing the total cumulative confirmed cases to 5,960.

The daily confirmed cases in Seoul had remained between 11 and 33 since September 29th last month, when there were 51 cases. However, the numbers rose to 17 on the 24th, 20 on the 25th, 24 on the 26th, 25 on the 27th, 36 on the 28th, and surged to 48 on the 29th of this month.

Among the new confirmed cases that day, 21 were classified as small-scale group infections, 12 were contacts of confirmed cases, 14 were under investigation for infection routes, and 1 was imported from overseas.

Confirmed cases related to Lucky Sauna in Gangnam-gu increased by 10 in one day (total 26), 4 cases related to a gym in Gangnam-gu, 2 cases related to a Dongmun golf gathering in Yongin City (total 25 in Seoul), and 2 cases related to a visiting teacher in Eunpyeong-gu (6 total) tested positive. Additionally, one new confirmed case each was added related to Jamun Medical Devices (Gangnam-gu CJ Telenix) (total 19), acquaintances' gatherings in Gangnam and Seocho (total 27), and a family in Gangseo-gu (total 6).

So far, 5,475 people in Seoul have been declared recovered and discharged, while 407 are currently undergoing isolation treatment.

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