COVID-19 New Cases Reach 370 by 6 PM... 48 More Than Yesterday

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] The spread of COVID-19 continues in South Korea.

According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, from midnight to 6 p.m. on the 30th, a total of 370 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed nationwide. This is 48 more than the 322 cases recorded at the same time the previous day.

By region, 241 cases (65.1%) were in the metropolitan area, and 129 cases (34.9%) were in non-metropolitan areas.

By city and province, Seoul reported 135 cases, Gyeonggi 86 cases, Busan 52 cases, and Incheon 20 cases. Among the 17 cities and provinces nationwide, no cases have been reported yet in Sejong, Jeonnam, and Jeju.

Considering that there is still time until midnight when the tally closes, the number of new confirmed cases announced as of 0:00 on the 31st is expected to be in the 400s.

The '3rd wave' that began in mid-November last year has been ongoing for five months.

In the past week (3.24?3.30), the average daily number of new confirmed cases reached 452.

The average daily number of locally transmitted cases, a key indicator for adjusting the 'social distancing' level, is about 435, remaining within the Level 2.5 range (nationwide 400?500 or more cases).

Looking at major infection cases, cluster infections have sporadically continued. The cumulative confirmed cases from a cluster infection that started at a refrigerated warehouse business in Seo-gu, Busan, and spread to entertainment establishments have increased to at least 109. Confirmed cases related to a sauna in Guro-gu, Seoul, numbered 17; telemarketing company cases in Seocho-gu were 14; and workplace and group living cases in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and Incheon totaled 61, respectively.

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