Confirmed Cases Reported Previous Day: 264
Cumulative Deaths: 207

On the 4th, with 1,020 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, returning to the 1,000 range after three days, medical staff are warming themselves against the cold at a temporary screening clinic set up in Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 4th, with 1,020 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, returning to the 1,000 range after three days, medical staff are warming themselves against the cold at a temporary screening clinic set up in Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Seoul has once again exceeded 200.


According to Seoul City on the 6th, 264 new COVID-19 cases were reported the previous day. The daily confirmed cases in Seoul have fluctuated as follows: 250 (1st), 197 (2nd), 329 (3rd), and 199 (4th).


The main sources of infection include 7 cases related to a nursing facility in Yangcheon-gu, 6 cases related to a nursing hospital in Guro-gu, and 3 cases linked to a funeral hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Other contacts with confirmed cases increased to 143, and 88 cases are still under investigation for their infection routes.



There were 3 deaths, all of whom had been confirmed positive on December 6th, 8th, and 23rd of last year. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Seoul to 207.


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