COVID-19 New Cases 12,798... About 500 More Than Last Week (Update)
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The number of new COVID-19 cases is showing a slight increase due to factors such as school attendance.
The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on the 8th, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 12,798, bringing the total to 30,594,297.
The number of new cases on this day increased by 514 compared to the previous day (12,284). Compared to a week ago on the 1st (12,288), it increased by 510.
The number of new COVID-19 cases has been on the rise for six consecutive days compared to a week ago, influenced by factors such as school attendance.
Among the new cases, 12 were imported from overseas.
The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 139, an increase of 13 from the previous day. The number of critically ill patients has remained in the 100s for 17 consecutive days.
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The number of new COVID-19 deaths is 12, bringing the total number of deaths to 34,061.
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