136 New COVID-19 Cases in Seoul... Continued Transmission from Sports Facilities in Guro-gu and Seongbuk-gu

On the 12th, 22 fewer new confirmed cases than on the 11th... Daily tests reduced to about 18,000, possibly affecting the numbers
1 additional death, total 352 deaths

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul was recorded at 136.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters and Seoul City on the 13th, the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul the previous day was 136, of which 131 were infected domestically and the remaining 5 were confirmed as imported cases.

The number of new confirmed cases increased to 158 on the 11th due to continuous identification of small-scale cluster infections but decreased by 22 cases the previous day. Since the beginning of this month, the daily new confirmed cases have fluctuated somewhat, recorded as 128→188→172→126→143→144→112→90→175→183→158→136.

Small-scale cluster infection cases continue. Following 8 new confirmed cases at a sports facility in Guro-gu, 6 cases were confirmed at a sports facility in Seongbuk-gu, 5 at a sauna in Gangdong-gu, 3 at a restaurant in Gwangjin-gu, 2 at a gathering of acquaintances in Yongsan-gu, and 1 at a hospital in Dongdaemun-gu.

Additionally, 12 cases were from other cluster infections, and 54 cases were from contact with other confirmed patients. There were 7 cases from contact with confirmed patients from other cities and provinces, and 32 cases with unknown infection routes.

With the newly confirmed cases the previous day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Seoul rose to 26,021. A total of 21,726 patients have been declared recovered and released from isolation, while 3,943 are still undergoing isolation treatment.

The number of tests conducted daily exceeded 30,000 for three consecutive days until the 10th but dropped to 18,224 on the 11th. The death toll increased by 1 to 352.

Meanwhile, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced that from the 15th, the 'social distancing' level will be lowered by one step to level 2 in the metropolitan area and level 1.5 in non-metropolitan areas. Operating hours for multi-use facilities such as gyms, restaurants, and cafes in the metropolitan area will be extended by one hour from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and nationwide entertainment establishments such as clubs and room salons, which were previously prohibited from gathering, will be allowed to operate until 10 p.m. However, as small-scale cluster infections continue, the current ban on private gatherings of five or more people will be maintained.

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