COVID-19 New Cases 13,358... Over 10,000 for the First Time in Four Days (Update)

6 Deaths Mark Lowest Since October Last Year... 114 Critically Ill Patients

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The daily number of new COVID-19 cases has risen to the 10,000 range for the first time in four days. The number of new deaths recorded the lowest level in eight months since October last year.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 8th, as of midnight, 13,358 new COVID-19 cases were added, bringing the total cumulative cases to 18,188,200.

During the holiday period when the number of COVID-19 tests decreased, the daily new cases had remained below 10,000, but it exceeded 10,000 again after four days. This is 2,432 fewer cases than a week ago on the 1st.

The number of new deaths was 6, marking the lowest level in about eight months since October 9 last year (6 deaths). The cumulative death toll stands at 24,305, with a fatality rate of 0.13%.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 114. This has remained in the 100s for 12 consecutive days since the 28th of last month. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 8.8%, with 7.0% in the metropolitan area and 13.4% in non-metropolitan areas.

With 11,617 new patients added to home treatment yesterday, the total number of patients currently under home treatment is 67,972. Among them, 3,504 are in the intensive management group receiving daily health monitoring from medical institutions.

The fourth dose vaccination rate for those aged 60 and over is 29.5%. The first dose vaccination rate for children aged 5 to 11 is 1.5%, and the second dose rate is 0.6%.

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