COVID-19 New Cases 210,755... Deaths Back to 100s After 27 Days (Update)

171 Deaths and 1,005 Critically Ill Patients... Decrease Compared to Previous Day

On the 12th, when 210,755 new COVID-19 cases were reported, the temporary screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza appeared quiet. Since the 11th, the government has suspended rapid antigen tests at public health center screening sites and temporary screening clinics, conducting only PCR tests. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] While about 210,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported, the number of deaths dropped to the 100s for the first time in 27 days.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 12th, as of midnight, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 210,755 from the previous day, bringing the total confirmed cases to 15,635,274.

The number of new cases rose to the 200,000s after increasing by 119,827 in one day, following a drop below 100,000 (90,928) the day before. This is the lowest Tuesday figure since the 8th of last month (202,706 cases).

The number of deaths yesterday was 171, marking the first time in 27 days since the 16th of last month (164 deaths) that deaths fell to the 100s. This is 87 fewer than the previous day (258). The cumulative death toll stands at 19,850, approaching 20,000. The fatality rate is 0.13%.

The number of critically ill patients hospitalized is 1,005, down 94 from the previous day (1,099). The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 58.1%. After rising to 60% the day before, it has dropped back to the 50% range. The critical care bed occupancy rate is 54.9% in the metropolitan area and 65.6% in non-metropolitan areas.

Currently, the number of patients receiving home treatment nationwide is 1,032,396. Among them, 93,057 are in the intensive management group receiving health care from medical institutions. On the 11th, the number of new home treatment cases was 179,647.

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