New COVID-19 Cases Reach Over 10,000 for the First Time in 70 Days... 19,407 Cases (Update)

508 Critically Ill Inpatients... 39 Deaths

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] As the sixth wave of COVID-19 that began this summer enters a decline, the number of new confirmed cases has dropped to the 10,000 range for the first time in 70 days. The number of critically ill patients remains around 500.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 19th, as of midnight, 19,407 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total cumulative cases to 24,413,873. Among the new cases, 19,118 were domestic infections, and 289 were imported cases.

The number of new cases fell to the 10,000 range for the first time since July 11 (12,672 cases). Compared to a week ago on the 12th, it decreased by 17,516 cases, and compared to the previous day, it decreased by 15,357 cases. The number of confirmed cases, which temporarily increased after the Chuseok holiday, is now showing a downward trend.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized increased by 19 from the previous day to 508, returning to the 500 range. The number of critically ill patients has fluctuated around 500 since the 15th: 491 on the 15th → 516 on the 16th → 477 on the 17th → 489 on the 18th → 508 today. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 29.6%, with 30.0% in the metropolitan area and 29.0% in non-metropolitan areas.

The number of new deaths was 39, down by 7 from the previous day. By age group, those aged 80 and above accounted for the most deaths at 31, followed by 5 in their 70s, and 1 each in their 60s, 50s, and 30s. The cumulative death toll is 27,867, with a fatality rate of 0.11%.

Currently, 308,375 confirmed patients are undergoing home treatment, a decrease of 28,469 from the previous day.

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