463 New COVID-19 Cases... Three Consecutive Days Above 400 (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The number of new domestic COVID-19 cases in South Korea has remained in the 400s for three consecutive days.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced on the 19th at midnight that 463 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed domestically, bringing the total to 97,757.

Among them, 441 cases were domestic transmissions, and 22 were imported cases.

By region, Seoul reported 144 cases, Gyeonggi 153 cases, and Incheon 23 cases, showing a high proportion in the metropolitan area. In non-metropolitan areas, Gyeongnam had 42 cases, Gangwon 30, Jeonbuk 15, Daejeon 7, Busan and Chungbuk 6 each, Daegu and Gyeongbuk 4 each, Chungnam 3, and Gwangju and Ulsan 2 each. No cases were reported in Sejong, Jeonnam, or Jeju.

Among the 22 imported cases, 7 were identified during quarantine, and the remaining 15 were confirmed in the local community. Seven were Korean nationals, and 15 were foreigners.

The number of critically ill patients is 101, and the death toll increased by 2 the previous day, totaling 1,690 deaths. The number of recovered and released patients increased by 345, totaling 89,523.

The number of suspected cases tested was 46,854, and 34,230 tests were conducted at temporary screening clinics set up in the metropolitan area, with 68 confirmed positive. The total number of tests conducted was 81,084.

Meanwhile, according to the COVID-19 Vaccination Response Promotion Team, as of midnight on the same day, 17,501 people received COVID-19 vaccinations, bringing the total number of first doses administered to 659,475. Of these, 608,098 received the AstraZeneca vaccine, and 51,377 received the Pfizer vaccine.

The number of reported suspected adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination increased by 202 cases the previous day, totaling 9,607 cases.

Among the 202 cases, 194 were common side effects such as muscle pain, headache, fever, chills, and nausea following vaccination. The remaining 8 cases were suspected anaphylaxis.

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