COVID-19 New Cases 9,310... Severe Cases Decrease to 60s (Update)

68 Critically Ill Patients Hospitalized... 12 New Deaths Reported

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] As the number of new domestic COVID-19 cases has remained below 10,000 for the 12th consecutive day, the number of critically ill patients hospitalized has dropped to the 60s.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 21st, as of midnight, 9,310 new COVID-19 cases were added, bringing the total cumulative cases to 18,289,373.

The daily new cases decreased by 461 compared to the 14th, a week ago, showing a stable downward trend in the spread. Due to the weekend effect of reduced testing, the number of cases reported on Monday, which is usually low (3,538 cases the previous day), increased by 5,772 cases.

The number of critically ill patients hospitalized dropped to 68, falling below 70. This is the first time since the Omicron wave that the number of critically ill patients has decreased to the 60s. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 6.5%, with 5.7% in the metropolitan area and 9.0% in non-metropolitan areas.

The number of new COVID-19 deaths was recorded at 12. Half of them, 6, were aged 80 or older, 5 were in their 70s, and 1 was in their 60s. The cumulative death toll stands at 24,463, with a fatality rate of 0.13%.

With 7,878 new patients added to home treatment the previous day, the total number of patients currently under home treatment is 39,306. Among them, 1,916 are in the intensive management group receiving health care from medical institutions.

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