COVID-19 New Cases Yesterday 450... Below 500 for the First Time in Four Days (Update)

On the 27th, when the daily confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) exceeded 500 for two consecutive days, signaling the beginning of a domestic resurgence, citizens are undergoing diagnostic tests at a temporary screening clinic set up at Dongjak District Office in Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

On the 28th, the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in South Korea was recorded at 450.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced on the 29th at midnight that the number of new domestic COVID-19 cases increased by 450, bringing the total to 33,824. This is a decrease of 54 cases from the previous day's 504, dropping below 500 for the first time in four days.

Of the 450 new confirmed cases, 413 were locally transmitted and 37 were imported. The number of locally transmitted cases remained in the 400s for the second consecutive day, following 486 cases the day before. There was one additional death, bringing the total to 523.

Although the number of confirmed cases is gradually decreasing, this is partly influenced by a reduction of about 7,000 tests conducted over the weekend compared to the previous weekday. Health authorities expect the spread to continue for the time being, as cluster infections continue to occur in everyday settings such as family and acquaintances' gatherings, schools, academies, and saunas.

Accordingly, the government plans to discuss raising the level of 'social distancing' measures at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting scheduled for this afternoon.