1833 New COVID-19 Cases Nationwide by 9 PM... 2,000+ Cases Expected for Second Consecutive Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] On the 11th, COVID-19 cases surged nationwide again, and it is estimated that the number of confirmed cases will exceed 2,000 for the second consecutive day following the previous day.

According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, from midnight to 9 p.m. on this day, a total of 1,833 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported nationwide.

This is 188 fewer than the 2,021 cases recorded at the same time the previous day. However, compared to the 1,649 cases recorded at 9 p.m. last Wednesday (August 4), it is 184 more. The figure of 1,833 itself is the second largest number recorded by 9 p.m. following the previous day.

Looking at the regions where cases were reported on this day, 1,166 cases (63.6%) were from the Seoul metropolitan area, and 667 cases (36.4%) were from non-metropolitan areas.

The number of new confirmed cases to be announced at midnight on the 12th is expected to increase further to around 2,000, possibly reaching the low 2,000s. On the previous day, 202 cases were added after 9 p.m., closing at a final count of 2,223.

The fourth wave of the pandemic, which began last month in the Seoul metropolitan area, has recently spread to non-metropolitan areas, showing a clear nationwide trend. The daily number of confirmed cases has remained in the four digits for 36 consecutive days since July 7, when it was 1,212.

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