[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] According to Seoul City, as of 9 PM on the 26th, the number of new COVID-19 confirmed cases in Seoul was tentatively counted at 567.

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Compared to the same time on the previous day (25th), which was 554 cases, it increased by 13, and compared to last Thursday (19th), which was 556 cases, it is 11 more. The total number of confirmed cases for the entire day was 570 on the 25th and 554 on the 19th.


The daily number of confirmed cases in Seoul has generally remained above 500 on weekdays since the 10th of this month (660 cases). On the 24th, it set a new record high with 677 cases.


On this day as well, the 21-hour tally already recorded in the high 500s, so the total number of confirmed cases for the day is likely to approach 600.



Currently, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Seoul is tentatively counted at 77,381. The total number of confirmed cases for this day will be finalized based on 0:00 on the following day, the 27th, and announced in the morning.


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