1319 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed by 6 PM

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] As the domestic COVID-19 outbreak continues, new confirmed cases have been reported nationwide. The daily number of confirmed cases has recorded four digits for 98 consecutive days since July 7 (1,211 cases). On the 13th, it will mark the 99th day.

According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, a total of 1,319 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported nationwide from 0:00 to 18:00 on the 12th.

This is an increase of 248 cases compared to 1,071 cases recorded at the same time the previous day. It is 155 cases fewer than the 1,474 cases reported on Tuesday, October 5, a week ago.

Looking at the regions where confirmed cases occurred, 977 cases (74.1%) were newly confirmed in the metropolitan area, and 342 cases (25.9%) were confirmed in non-metropolitan areas.

By city and province, Seoul reported 494 cases, and Gyeonggi 401 cases. This was followed by Chungbuk with 83 cases, Incheon 82 cases, Daegu 59 cases, Gyeongbuk 40 cases, Busan 38 cases, Gyeongnam 30 cases, Chungnam 23 cases, Gangwon 14 cases, Daejeon 13 cases, Jeonnam 12 cases, Gwangju and Jeju with 11 cases each, and Jeonbuk 8 cases. Among the 17 cities and provinces nationwide, Ulsan and Sejong have not yet reported any confirmed cases.

The number of new confirmed cases announced based on midnight, when the tally closes, is expected to record at least the 1,500 range.

The previous day, after 6 p.m., 276 additional cases were reported, closing at a final count of 1,347 cases.

The domestic 4th wave, which began in early July, has continued for more than three months.

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