COVID-19 New Cases 9,528... 2,307 More Than a Week Ago (Update)

56 Severe and Critical Inpatients and 8 Deaths
6,206 'One-Stop Medical Institutions'

On the afternoon of April 7, medical staff are examining a patient at the Outpatient Treatment Center of the Seoul Eunpyeong-gu Municipal Seobuk Hospital. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] Although the number of new COVID-19 cases has remained below 10,000 for two consecutive days, it has increased compared to a week ago.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 1st, as of midnight, 9,528 new COVID-19 cases were added, bringing the total cumulative cases to 18,368,857. Among these, 146 cases were imported from overseas, marking the sixth consecutive day with cases in the 100s.

The daily new cases fell below 10,000 again following the previous day’s 9,595. However, this is 2,307 more than the 24th of last week, showing an upward trend.

The number of new COVID-19 deaths was 8, two fewer than the previous day. There were 2 deaths each in the 80+ and 70s age groups, and 1 death each in the 60s, 40s, 20s, and under 10 age groups. The cumulative death toll stands at 24,555, with a fatality rate of 0.13%.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 56. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 5.7%, with 5.0% in the metropolitan area and 7.7% in non-metropolitan areas.

Starting today, the renamed "Respiratory Patient Care Centers" total 12,601 nationwide. Among these, 6,206 are "one-stop care institutions" that provide COVID-19 testing, treatment, and prescriptions all in one place.

The number of COVID-19 patients under home treatment increased by 9,448 from the previous day, totaling 46,873 currently. The intensive care group receiving health management from medical institutions numbers 1,898.

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