New COVID-19 Cases Near 200... Highest Since Early September (Update)

On the 13th, when mandatory mask-wearing began in multi-use facilities such as public transportation, medical institutions, entertainment bars, and general restaurants, citizens were wearing masks at Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea approached 200 on the 13th. This is the highest record in 70 days since September 4.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight on that day, the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases increased by 191 from the previous day’s midnight to 28,133.

Regarding the infection routes of the new confirmed cases, 162 were locally transmitted and 29 were imported from overseas.

Among the locally transmitted cases, confirmed cases were reported in Seoul with 74, Gyeonggi with 36, Gangwon with 23, Jeonnam with 9, Chungnam with 7, Gwangju with 5, Incheon with 3, Gyeongnam with 2, Jeju with 1, Daegu with 1, and Sejong with 1.

Of the 29 imported confirmed cases, 14 were identified during the quarantine process upon entry. The remaining cases included 11 in Gyeonggi, and one each in Incheon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, and Gyeongnam, who tested positive while in self-quarantine at their residences or temporary living facilities in each region.

The number of patients who have been declared recovered and released from isolation was 25,537, an increase of 133 from the previous day. The death toll rose by one to 488 compared to the previous day.

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