New COVID-19 Cases 4,204... About 270 More Than Last Week (Update)
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As of midnight on the 27th, the Central Disease Control Headquarters reported 4,204 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 30,773,440.
The number of new cases decreased by 5,157 compared to the previous day (9,361) due to weekend testing effects. However, it increased by 274 compared to a week ago on the 20th (3,930). Since the 21st, the number of cases has risen for seven consecutive days compared to the previous week.
The number of critically ill patients hospitalized increased by 4 to 153 compared to the previous day.
There were 3 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death toll to 34,223 (fatality rate 0.11%).
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Meanwhile, the additional winter vaccination campaign using the updated vaccine, which started last October, will end on the 8th of next month, and this year’s vaccination will be conducted once during the fourth quarter.
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