Newly Confirmed Cases 28,648... Decrease of About 6,000 from Previous Day, Remaining in the 20,000s (Update)

The number of deaths increased by 13 from the previous day to 29

[Asia Economy Reporter Byun Seon-jin] The number of new COVID-19 cases decreased by about 6,000 from the previous day, falling to the 20,000 range.

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According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters on the 6th, as of midnight, 28,648 new COVID-19 cases were added, bringing the total cumulative cases to 24,911,497. Among these, 28,566 were domestic cases, and 82 were imported cases.

The number of new cases on this day decreased by 6,091 from the previous day (34,739). It also decreased compared to one week ago on the 29th of last month (30,881) and two weeks ago on the 22nd of last month (30,299). The number of confirmed cases, which had surged temporarily due to an increase in diagnostic tests immediately after the National Foundation Day holiday (October 1-3), has now eased.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized decreased by 8 from the previous day to 325. Critically ill patients have been steadily decreasing recently. Over the past three days (3rd to 5th), the numbers were 361 → 353 → 333. The nationwide critical care bed occupancy rate is 19.4%, with 20.2% in the metropolitan area and 17.8% in non-metropolitan areas.

The number of COVID-19 deaths was 29, an increase of 13 from the previous day. By age group, those aged 80 and above accounted for the highest number at 11, followed by 5 in their 70s, 7 in their 60s, 4 in their 50s, and 2 in their 30s to 40s. The total cumulative deaths reached 28,573, with a fatality rate of 0.11%.

The number of confirmed cases currently under home treatment is 143,456, an increase of 1,907 from the previous day.

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