Gyeongnam Reports 8,899 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths... 45,289 Under Home Treatment

On the 25th, citizens are waiting for tests at the temporary COVID-19 screening site in front of Seoul City Hall. According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, as of midnight on the same day, the number of new confirmed cases increased by 165,890, bringing the total to 2,665,077. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in the Gyeongnam region has surged to between 8,000 and 9,000.

According to Gyeongsangnam-do on the 25th, as of midnight, the number of new COVID-19 cases was 8,899, bringing the cumulative total to 114,300. Although this is a slight decrease from the 9,215 cases reported on the 23rd, the spread remains strong. Except for 7 cases from overseas arrivals, all are locally transmitted infections.

By region, the cases are as follows: Changwon 2,702, Gimhae 1,838, Yangsan 1,120, Jinju 980, Geoje 694, Tongyeong 389, Sacheon 205, Geochang 161, Miryang 157, Goseong 124, Haman 118, Changnyeong 111, Hadong 72, Hapcheon 62, Hamyang 61, Namhae 44, Uiryeong 31, and Sancheong 30.

Deaths have also occurred. The health authorities reported that three patients aged between 80 and 100 with underlying conditions have passed away.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has increased to 114,300 (819 hospitalized, 45,289 under home treatment, 68,059 discharged, and 133 deceased).

The number of critically ill patients is 15, accounting for about 0.03% of those currently receiving treatment. As of midnight on the 25th, the hospital bed occupancy rate is 39.3%, and the rate of third-dose vaccinations stands at 59.8%.

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