New Confirmed Cases 97... Below 100 for the First Time in 6 Days (Update)

On the 29th, when the autumn chill arrived, commuters hurried their steps at Gwanghwamun Intersection 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 97 on the 2nd. The number of new confirmed cases fell below 100 for the first time in six days since the 27th of last month (88 cases).

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on that day, the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases rose by 97 from midnight the previous day to 26,732.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 79 were locally transmitted and 18 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, 40 were in Gyeonggi, 20 in Seoul, 11 in Chungnam, 3 in Daegu, 2 in Incheon, 2 in Jeonnam, and 1 in Chungbuk, among other regions.

Of the 18 imported cases, 7 were identified during quarantine upon entry. The rest tested positive while in self-quarantine at their residences or temporary living facilities in various regions including 5 in Seoul, 1 in Ulsan, 1 in Gyeonggi, 1 in Gangwon, 1 in Chungbuk, 1 in Gyeongbuk, and 1 in Gyeongnam.

The number of patients who have been declared recovered and released from isolation reached 24,395, an increase of 38 from the previous day. The death toll rose by 2 to 468.

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