New Confirmed Cases 11,899... About 900 Fewer Than Last Week (Update)
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As of midnight on the 15th, the Central Disease Control Headquarters reported 11,899 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 30,662,229.
The number of new cases increased by 498 compared to the previous day (11,401), but decreased by 892 compared to a week ago on the 8th (12,791).
The number of critically ill patients hospitalized was 147, down by 7 from the previous day.
There were 10 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total death toll to 34,121 (fatality rate 0.11%).
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As the downward trend of the outbreak continues, the government announced on the same day plans to lift the mandatory mask-wearing requirement on public transportation starting from the 20th. However, mask mandates will remain in place at infection-vulnerable facilities, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, while the requirement will be lifted for open-type pharmacies inside large supermarkets and department stores.
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