COVID-19 New Cases Yesterday 126... Three Digits for Two Consecutive Days (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] On the 9th, the newly confirmed domestic cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were 126, continuing the three-digit count for the second consecutive day following yesterday's (143 cases).

In addition to existing cluster infection cases such as family and acquaintances gatherings, funeral halls, and saunas, confirmed cases are occurring in everyday places like markets and subway stations. The quarantine authorities stated that although the impact of Halloween Day on the 31st of last month has not yet appeared, they are concerned that the recent influx of young people to clubs and pubs may influence the increase in confirmed cases.

According to the domestic status compiled by the Central Disease Control Headquarters as of 0:00 this morning, 99 cases are presumed to be domestic infections, and 27 cases are imported from overseas. By region, Seoul has 39 cases, Gyeonggi 21 cases, Incheon 1 case, totaling 61 cases in the metropolitan area. Outside the metropolitan area, Gangwon has the highest with 11 cases, followed by Chungnam 10 cases, Daegu 6 cases, Gyeongnam 4 cases, Jeonbuk 3 cases, Chungbuk 2 cases, and Jeonnam 2 cases.

The number of locally transmitted confirmed cases is 99, which is lower than the previous day (118 cases) but is approaching three digits and showing an increasing trend. Not only in the metropolitan area but also in non-metropolitan areas such as Gangwon, Chungnam, and Daegu, sporadic infections continue.

The number of imported confirmed cases is 27, similar to the previous day (25 cases). The presumed countries of origin for imported cases are Russia 5, the United States 4, Myanmar 2, India 2, Italy 2, Egypt 1, Thailand 1, the Philippines 1, Indonesia 1, Switzerland 1, Slovakia 1, France 1, Poland 1, Ukraine 1, the United Kingdom 1, Mexico 1, and Sudan 1.

Among the imported confirmed cases, 11 were identified during quarantine inspections at airports or ports, and the remaining 16 tested positive while in self-quarantine at their local residences or temporary living facilities.

As of today, there are 57 critically ill patients, and with 2 deaths reported the previous day, the cumulative death toll has reached 480. The total number of confirmed domestic cases has increased to 27,553. With 61 patients released from isolation the previous day, the current number of patients undergoing isolation treatment is 2,044.

On this day, Kang Do-tae, the 1st General Coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) and Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, stated in his opening remarks at the CDSCH meeting, "The average daily domestic confirmed cases over the past week are about 89, showing an increasing trend for five consecutive weeks," adding, "If we fail to curb the increase in domestic confirmed cases, the social distancing level will be raised, and our daily lives, which have been maintained with difficulty, may be threatened again."

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