COVID-19 New Cases 19,371... 8,916 More Than a Week Ago (Update)

Highest in 42 Days... 61 Critically Ill Patients and 7 Deaths

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 8,916 compared to a week ago, approaching 20,000.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 6th, as of midnight, 19,371 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total cumulative cases to 18,433,359.

Today's new cases are the highest in 42 days since May 25. Compared to a week ago, the number increased by 8,916, and it rose by 1,224 compared to the previous day.

Imported cases from overseas reached 224, rising back to the 200s after a week. Since the 24th of last month, more than 100 imported cases have been reported daily.

The number of new COVID-19 deaths was 7. By age group, those aged 80 and above accounted for 5 deaths, the highest, with one death each in the 70s and 50s age groups. The cumulative death toll is 24,583, with a fatality rate of 0.13%.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 61, an increase of 7 from the previous day. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 6.6%, with 6.4% in the metropolitan area and 7.2% in non-metropolitan areas.

With 18,986 new patients added to home treatment yesterday, the total number of patients currently under home treatment is 68,192. The number of home treatment patients surpassed 60,000 just four days after reaching 50,000 on the 2nd. Among those under home treatment, 2,586 are in the intensive management group receiving health care from medical institutions.

As of 5 p.m. on the 5th, there are 6,277 one-stop clinics responsible for COVID-19 testing, face-to-face diagnosis of confirmed cases, and prescription of treatments. Among these, 4,121 clinics also provide non-face-to-face consultations.

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