COVID-19 New Cases 90,867... Below 100,000 Again (Update)

846 Severe and Critical Patients Hospitalized... 147 Deaths Reported Yesterday

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The number of new COVID-19 cases fell below 100,000 again after three days. The numbers of critically ill patients and deaths remain in the 800s and 100s, respectively.

On the 21st, the Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that 80,867 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total cumulative cases to 16,674,045. This is a decrease of 20,452 from the previous day (111,319).

The daily new cases dropped below 100,000 again after three days since the 18th, when 47,735 cases were reported. Typically, Thursdays see a decrease in testing volume and consequently fewer confirmed cases, marking the end of the 'weekend effect.'

The number of deaths in one day was 147, down by 19 from the previous day (166). The daily death toll has remained in the 100s for three consecutive days.

As of midnight, the number of critically ill patients was 846. The number of hospitalized critically ill patients has remained in the 800s for five consecutive days since the 17th (893). The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 40.7%. In the metropolitan area, it dropped below 40% to 39.0%, while in non-metropolitan areas, it is 44.5%.

Currently, a total of 574,083 confirmed patients are undergoing home treatment. Among them, 49,750 are in the intensive management group receiving health care from medical institutions. On the 20th, 96,211 new patients started home treatment.

Meanwhile, on the 20th, 61,675 elderly people aged 60 and over received the fourth dose of the vaccine. As of this day, 3.8% of the elderly eligible for vaccination have completed the vaccination. The fourth dose for the elderly is currently being administered on the same day using leftover vaccines or a standby list.

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