New COVID-19 Cases at 23,521... Increase of About 3,000 Compared to Last Week (Update)
![[Image source=Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2023030311112042202_1677809480.jpg)
The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced on the 10th that there were 23,521 new COVID-19 cases (cumulative total of 31,331,112). This is the highest number since January 28 (23,591 cases).
The number of new cases on this day increased by 1,840 compared to the previous day (20,681) and by 3,328 compared to a week ago (20,193).
The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized was 151, an increase of 9 from the previous day.
There were 23 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the cumulative total to 34,571 (fatality rate 0.11%).
Hot Picks Today
!["Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①](https://cwcontent.asiae.co.kr/asiaresize/93/2026051914165468840_1779167814.png)
"Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①
- "Not Jealous of Winning the Lottery"... Entire Village Stunned as 200 Million Won Jackpot of Wild Ginseng Cluster Discovered at Jirisan
- "I'll Stop by Starbucks Tomorrow": People Power Chungbuk Committee and Geoje Mayoral Candidate Face Criticism for Alleged 5·18 Demeaning Remarks
- Samsung Electronics Labor-Management Talks End Without Agreement... Central Labor Relations Commission: "Negotiations Resume at 10 a.m. Today" (Comprehensive)
- "How Did an Employee Who Loved Samsung End Up Like This?"... Past Video of Samsung Electronics Union Chairman Resurfaces
Meanwhile, the government will announce on the 11th through the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters a plan to lower the COVID-19 crisis level and change the mandatory 7-day isolation for confirmed cases to a recommendation.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
