COVID-19 New Cases 118,504... Back to 100,000 Range (Update)

More than double from the previous day... 834 critically ill patients and 130 deaths

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The number of new COVID-19 cases more than doubled compared to the previous day, rising back to over 100,000.

On the 19th, the Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight, the number of new confirmed cases increased by 118,504, bringing the total cumulative cases to 16,471,940.

The daily new cases increased by 70,761 compared to the previous day (47,743). After dropping below 50,000 for the first time in 68 days the day before, the number rose back to over 100,000 in just one day. Compared to a week ago on the 12th (210,732), the number decreased by 92,228, showing a downward trend in weekly cases.

The number of deaths yesterday was 130, marking two consecutive days with over 100 deaths. This is 2 fewer than the previous day (132). The cumulative death toll stands at 21,354, with a fatality rate of 0.13%.

As of today, there are 834 critically ill patients hospitalized, 16 fewer than the previous day (850). The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 46.1%, with 44.1% in the metropolitan area and 50.9% in non-metropolitan areas.

On the 18th, the number of new patients receiving home treatment was 98,964, bringing the total number of home-treated patients to 645,988. Among them, 55,904 are in the intensive management group receiving health care from medical institutions.

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