1030 New COVID-19 Cases...First Four-Digit Number Since Domestic Outbreak (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] On the 13th, the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea was 1,030, setting a record high for two consecutive days since the domestic outbreak.

According to the domestic status compiled by the Central Disease Control Headquarters as of midnight on the day, 1,002 cases are estimated to be domestic infections, and 28 cases are imported from overseas.

By region, Seoul reported 396 cases, Gyeonggi 328 cases, and Incheon 62 cases, with the metropolitan area totaling 786 cases, accounting for 78.4% of domestic confirmed cases.

Outside the metropolitan area, Busan had the highest number with 56 cases, followed by Daegu 28, Gyeongnam 22, Gyeongbuk 18, Gangwon 17, Chungbuk 15, Gwangju 14, Daejeon 13, Chungnam 9, Ulsan 8, Jeonbuk 8, Jeonnam 5, and Jeju 3.

The number of imported cases was 28. The estimated countries of origin for imported cases were the United States with 6 cases, Russia 5, Indonesia 3, Ukraine 2, China 1, the Philippines 1, India 1, Vietnam 1, United Arab Emirates 1, Pakistan 1, Poland 1, Germany 1, Switzerland 1, Algeria 1, Kenya 1, and Tanzania 1.

Among the imported cases, 14 were identified during quarantine inspections at airports or ports, and the remaining 14 tested positive while in self-quarantine at their local residences or temporary living facilities.

As of this date, there are 179 critically ill patients, and with 2 deaths reported the previous day, the cumulative death toll reached 580.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country has increased to 42,766. With 321 patients released from isolation the previous day, currently 10,372 patients remain in isolation.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.