As of 6 PM, 1,082 Confirmed Cases...152 Fewer Than Previous Day (Summary)

New COVID-19 Cases in the 1,000s for 20 Consecutive Days Since the 7th
Recent Surge in Spread Also in Non-Capital Areas

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] On the 25th, more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported again. Although this is 152 fewer than the previous day at the same time, the spread appears to be ongoing.

According to the quarantine authorities, Seoul city, and other local governments, from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that day, a total of 1,082 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were recorded nationwide. This is 152 fewer than the 1,234 cases recorded at the same time the previous day. However, it is 40 more than the 1,042 cases recorded at 6 p.m. a week ago, indicating that the spread continues.

As of 6 p.m., the number of confirmed cases first exceeded 1,000 on the 6th with 1,006 cases, and since the 20th, it has remained above 1,000 for six consecutive days (1,442 → 1,287 → 1,342 → 1,314 → 1,234 → 1,082).

By midnight, the number of new confirmed cases is expected to increase further to around 1,300. On the previous day, there was an increase of 253 cases after 6 p.m. The daily number of confirmed cases has remained in the four-digit range for 19 consecutive days since recording 1,212 cases on the 7th, and the 26th will mark the 20th day.

The number of confirmed cases by region is as follows: Gyeonggi 308, Seoul 307, Busan 88, Gyeongnam 59, Daegu 58, Incheon 56, Daejeon 44, Chungnam 41, Chungbuk 26, Jeonnam 22, Gangwon 20, Gyeongbuk 18, Jeonbuk 12, Gwangju and Jeju 11 each, and Ulsan 1. Cases were reported in 16 out of 17 cities and provinces, excluding Sejong. The fourth wave, which began centered in the metropolitan area, has recently spread to non-metropolitan areas as well. The metropolitan area accounted for 671 cases, or 62% of the total, while non-metropolitan areas accounted for 411 cases, or 38%.

The recent outbreak stems from various cluster infections centered around everyday places such as workplaces and sports facilities. Major cases include 12 confirmed cases among staff and attendees at a sports facility in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. In Sasang-gu, Busan, a total of 10 cases have been confirmed since the 21st in an office, and 19 people have tested positive so far related to the duty-free shop at Jeju Airport.