New Confirmed Cases 81,573... Deaths 112, 37 More Than Previous Day (Update)

555 Patients in Critical Condition During Hospitalization

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] As the resurgence passes its peak phase, the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases is on a declining trend, while the number of new deaths has exceeded 110.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 1st, as of midnight, 81,573 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total cumulative confirmed cases to 23,327,897.

The number of new confirmed cases decreased by 22,388 compared to the previous day and by 31,776 compared to a week ago. This is the lowest number on a Thursday in six weeks since July. After passing the peak phase in the third week of last month, the number of new confirmed cases has been continuously declining.

The number of new deaths increased by 37 from the previous day to 112. This is the first time since April 29 of this year (136 deaths) that the number of deaths has exceeded 110. By age group, 70 deaths were among those aged 80 and above, 26 in their 70s, 8 in their 60s, 5 in their 50s, and 3 in their 40s. The cumulative death toll stands at 26,876, with a fatality rate of 0.12%.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 555, down by 14 from the previous day (569), marking the third consecutive day of decline. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 39.1%, with 37.8% in the metropolitan area and 41.8% in non-metropolitan areas.

With 88,143 additional patients under home treatment reported the previous day, the total number of confirmed cases currently receiving home treatment is 491,401. The number of patients under home treatment decreased by 33,823 compared to the previous day.

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