2192 New COVID-19 Cases in Gyeongnam in One Day... 10,773 Under Home Treatment

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 11th that 2,192 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) within the province on the 10th.

This marks the second consecutive day with over 2,000 confirmed cases, following the record high of 2,340 cases on the 9th since the outbreak of COVID-19.

By region, the cases were distributed as follows: Changwon 660, Gimhae 444, Jinju 273, Yangsan 184, Geoje 170, Miryang 74, Tongyeong 66, Sacheon 64, Geochang 46, Changnyeong 40, Namhae 36, Haman 31, Sancheong 28, Goseong 26, Hapcheon 22, Hadong 19, and Uiryeong 9.

Excluding 6 cases from overseas arrivals, the rest are community transmissions. The spread continued not only in densely populated urban areas but also in rural fishing and farming communities with smaller populations.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province rose to 45,283 (1,158 hospitalized, 33,237 discharged, 115 deceased). Home treatment cases numbered 10,773, and there were 6 critically ill patients.

As of midnight on the 11th, the hospital bed occupancy rate stood at 37%, and the rate of third-dose vaccinations was 55.5%.

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