Seoul Reports 121 New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday... Four Consecutive Days of Triple-Digit Infections

On the 22nd, as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection related to the Noryangjin teacher certification exam academy is increasing, citizens who visited the screening clinic set up at Dongjak-gu Public Health Center in Seoul are waiting to be tested. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] On the weekend of the 21st, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Seoul increased by 121 in one day. Although this is lower than the previous day's record high of 156 new daily cases, the number of confirmed cases has remained in the triple digits for four consecutive days.

As of midnight on the 22nd, Seoul city announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 121 from the previous day, bringing the total cumulative cases to 7,513.

The main infection routes include 9 cases related to the Imyong Short-term Academy in Dongjak-gu (total 36 in Seoul), 5 cases related to an alumni sports gathering (total 18), 3 cases related to a sauna in Seocho-gu (total 42), 3 cases related to family in Nowon-gu (including medical institutions, total 27), 2 cases related to the Ace Hope Care Center in Dongdaemun-gu (total 71), 2 cases related to Yonsei University students (total 17), and 2 cases related to a hospital in Gangseo-gu (total 22).

Additionally, there was 1 new confirmed case each related to the Geumho Nursing Home in Seongdong-gu (total 11), Seoul National University Hospital (total 10), a gym in Gangnam-gu (total 65), and sports facilities in Seongdong-gu (total 12).

Furthermore, 2 cases were imported from overseas, 58 cases were in contact with other confirmed patients, 4 cases had contact with confirmed patients from other cities or provinces, and 26 cases are under investigation for their infection routes.

So far in Seoul, 6,171 people have been declared recovered and discharged, while 1,257 are currently in isolation and treatment. The total number of people in self-quarantine, including overseas arrivals and those who had contact with confirmed patients, is 13,509.

Seoul COVID-19 Case Status

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