New Confirmed Cases 47,917... 9,369 Fewer Than a Week Ago (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The number of new COVID-19 cases decreased by 9,369 compared to a week ago, falling into the 40,000 range. Both critically ill patients and new deaths also decreased compared to the previous day.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 20th, as of midnight, 47,917 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total cumulative cases to 24,461,737. Domestic cases accounted for 47,594, while 323 were imported cases.

The number of new cases continued to decline, decreasing by 9,369 compared to the 13th, a week ago. However, compared to Monday, when testing volume is usually lower and fewer cases are reported (19,407), the number increased by 28,510.

The number of critically ill patients hospitalized dropped below 500 again to 497, a decrease of 11 from the previous day. The number of critically ill patients has been fluctuating around 500 since the 15th. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 27.8%, with 28.1% in the metropolitan area and 27.3% in non-metropolitan areas.

New deaths were recorded at 24, down by 15 from the previous day, the lowest in the past week. By age group, those aged 80 and above accounted for 11 deaths, followed by 6 in their 70s, 5 in their 60s, and 2 in their 50s. The cumulative death toll stands at 27,891, with a fatality rate of 0.11%.

The number of patients receiving home treatment as of midnight was 271,413, dropping below 300,000. This is a decrease of 36,962 compared to the previous day.

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