195 New COVID-19 Cases Added in Seoul as of 6 PM

Total Cumulative Confirmed Cases 9,911
4 Imported Cases · 191 Domestic Cases

On the 4th, as 629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported, marking the first time in nine months that the number exceeded 600, citizens visiting the screening clinic set up at Yongsan-gu Public Health Center in Seoul are waiting for their tests. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] As of 6 PM on the 4th, 195 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Seoul.

The cumulative total of COVID-19 cases in Seoul has risen to 9,911. Among the new confirmed cases, 191 were domestically transmitted and 4 were imported from overseas.

Confirmed cases related to cluster infections include ▲20 cases at Pagoda Town in Jongno-gu ▲5 cases at a call center in Yeongdeungpo-gu ▲5 cases at a dance academy in Gangseo-gu ▲3 cases at a hospital associated with the dance academy in Gangseo-gu.

Additionally, related to a hospital in Gangseo-gu (November), ▲4 cases each were confirmed at a sauna in Seocho-gu. ▲2 new cases each were confirmed related to a hospital in Dongdaemun-gu, a performing arts academy in Gangnam-gu, a medical institution in Seongdong-gu, a restaurant Ⅱ in Gangnam-gu, and Hongdae Saegyo Church in Mapo-gu.

One new related case each was reported at a restaurant in Gwanak-gu, a short-term teacher certification academy in Dongjak-gu, a call center in Gangnam-gu, Nowon-gu Office, an indoor sports facility Ⅱ in Jungnang-gu, and a language academy Ⅱ in Gangnam-gu.

There were 79 confirmed cases infected through contact with other confirmed cases not separately classified as cluster infections, 21 cases from contact with confirmed cases in other cities and provinces, and 34 cases with infection routes under investigation.