Seoul Reports 262 New COVID-19 Cases Yesterday... Again 'Record High'

On the 27th, when the daily confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) exceeded 500 for two consecutive days, signaling the beginning of a domestic resurgence, citizens lined up to receive diagnostic tests at a temporary screening clinic set up at Dongjak District Office in Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Seoul has set a new record high again after a week.

As of midnight on the 3rd, Seoul city announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Seoul area increased by 69 from the previous day, bringing the total cumulative confirmed cases to 9,421.

The daily number of confirmed cases in Seoul first exceeded 200 on the 25th of last month, reaching 212, then decreased to 204 on the 26th, 178 on the 27th, 58 on the 28th, 159 on the 29th, and 155 on the 30th. However, it surged again to 193 on the 1st of this month, and increased by more than 60 in just one day on the 2nd.

Among the new confirmed cases, 22 were reported in one day at Ji-hye Hospital in Dongdaemun-gu, bringing the total related confirmed cases there to 23. Seven cases (cumulative 17) were confirmed at Call Center II in Gangnam-gu, seven cases (cumulative 33) at an indoor sports facility II in Jungnang-gu, and six cases (cumulative 11) related to the Korea University band club were also confirmed.

Additionally, five cases (cumulative 23) were confirmed at Language Institute I in Gangnam-gu, one case (cumulative 9) at another Language Institute II in Gangnam-gu, four cases (cumulative 15) at a high school in Dongdaemun-gu, and two cases (cumulative 13) at a high school in Guro-gu, indicating an increase in confirmed cases among students and staff.

Furthermore, confirmed cases were reported in existing cluster infection cases such as a medical institution in Nowon-gu (cumulative 19), a dance training facility in Gangseo-gu (cumulative 181), and Sauna II in Seocho-gu (cumulative 71).

Other cases include 129 confirmed through contact with other confirmed patients, 17 through contact with confirmed patients from other cities or provinces, 2 imported cases, and 44 cases whose infection routes are still under investigation. Two deaths also occurred, bringing the total cumulative deaths in Seoul to 95.

So far, 6,719 people in Seoul have been declared recovered and discharged, while 2,607 are currently in isolation and receiving treatment.

Current Status of COVID-19 Cases in Seoul

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