New COVID-19 Cases Nationwide Reach 3,511 by 6 PM... 1,180 Fewer Than Previous Day
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyung-su] On the 18th, when social distancing measures were strengthened, confirmed cases occurred across the country.
According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, from 0:00 to 18:00 on the 18th, a total of 3,511 people tested positive for COVID-19 in 17 cities and provinces nationwide.
This is 1,180 fewer than the 4,691 cases recorded at the same time the previous day. Compared to 3,488 cases recorded at the same time a week ago on the 11th, it is 23 more.
It appears to reflect the impact of fewer tests conducted on weekends compared to weekdays, and the reduced foot traffic to outdoor screening clinics due to snowfall.
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New confirmed cases were 2,174 (61.9%) in the metropolitan area and 1,337 (38.1%) in non-metropolitan areas. By city and province, Seoul had 1,011 cases, Gyeonggi 806, Incheon 357, Busan 348, and Chungnam 175. Following were Daegu 151, Gyeongnam 148, Gyeongbuk 135, Daejeon 88, Gangwon 84, Chungbuk 64, Jeonbuk 41, Jeonnam 37, Jeju 22, Gwangju 21, Ulsan 13, and Sejong 10 cases.
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