COVID-19: 15,725 New Cases Nationwide by 9 PM

On the 3rd, the screening clinic set up at Yongsan-gu Public Health Center in Seoul showed a quiet scene as 12,150 new COVID-19 cases were reported, marking the lowest Monday count in 13 weeks. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] As of 9 PM on the 3rd, approximately 15,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported nationwide.

According to Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local governments, from midnight to 9 PM on the same day, a total of 15,725 people tested positive for COVID-19 across 17 cities and provinces nationwide.

This is 21,529 fewer than a week ago on the 26th of last month, but 4,053 more than the same time the previous day. Typically, on Mondays, the number of tests increases again after decreasing over the weekend, leading to a rise in confirmed cases; however, since this day was the National Foundation Day holiday (Gaecheonjeol), the impact of changes in testing volume appeared to be minimal.

As of 9 PM on this day, 8,343 cases (53.1%) were reported in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 7,382 cases (46.9%) were reported in non-metropolitan areas.

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