New Confirmed Cases 85,540...18,378 Fewer Than a Week Ago (Update)

521 Severe Cases Hospitalized... 56 Deaths

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The number of new COVID-19 cases has dropped to the 80,000 range, decreasing by nearly 18,000 compared to a week ago. However, the number of new deaths increased by 12.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 7th, as of midnight, 85,540 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total cumulative cases to 23,791,961.

The number of new cases decreased by 18,378 compared to a week ago on June 31 and by 14,297 compared to the previous day. This is the lowest number recorded on a Wednesday in seven weeks since July 20.

The number of deaths was 56, an increase of 12 from the previous day. By age group, 32 were aged 80 and above, 11 in their 70s, 8 in their 60s, 3 in their 50s, and 1 in their 40s. There was also one death of a child under 9 years old. The cumulative death toll stands at 27,249, with a fatality rate of 0.11%.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized was 521. This marks a decrease for two consecutive days from 562 on the 5th, to 536, and now 521. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 34.4%, with 33.2% in the metropolitan area and 36.9% in non-metropolitan areas.

The number of patients under home treatment increased by 86,294 from the previous day, totaling 442,275 currently.

The first domestically produced vaccine used for basic vaccination, 'Skycovione,' had 7 new vaccinations the previous day, bringing the cumulative total to 55.

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