By 6 PM, 1,500 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Nationwide... 19 Fewer Than Previous Day (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] As of 6 p.m. on the 26th, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Korea was counted at 1,500.

On the first day of COVID-19 vaccination for ages 18 to 49, on the 26th, a citizen is receiving a vaccine at the vaccination center set up at Sadang Sports Complex in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, the total number of new confirmed cases testing positive for COVID-19 from midnight to 6 p.m. on this day was 1,500. This is 19 fewer than the 1,519 cases recorded at the same time the previous day.

Compared to the 6 p.m. tally of 1,526 cases last Thursday (the 19th), one week ago, it is 26 fewer. Looking at the regions where confirmed cases were reported on this day, 1,003 cases (66.9%) were from the metropolitan area, and 497 cases (33.1%) were from non-metropolitan areas.

By city and province, the numbers are Seoul 470, Gyeonggi 443, Incheon 90, Daegu 77, Gyeongbuk 67, Gyeongnam 65, Busan 58, Chungnam 57, Gangwon 45, Daejeon 37, Chungbuk 28, Jeonbuk 24, Jeju 22, Gwangju 8, Jeonnam 5, and Ulsan 4. Confirmed cases were reported in 16 cities and provinces nationwide, excluding Sejong.

If the number of confirmed cases increases until midnight, when the tally closes, the total is expected to be around 1,800 to 1,900 cases. The previous day saw an increase of 363 cases after 6 p.m., closing at a final count of 1,882 cases.

Looking at the new confirmed cases reported over the past week from the 20th of this month to this day, at least 1,400 cases per day have been reported, with numbers fluctuating around 2,000 at the high end. The daily confirmed cases have remained in four digits for 51 consecutive days since the 7th of last month, and the 27th will mark the 52nd day.

Meanwhile, recent major cluster outbreaks have been occurring in everyday places such as workplaces, kindergartens, dormitory academies, restaurants, and karaoke rooms.

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