[Photo] New COVID-19 Cases Surpass 7,000... 840 Critically Ill Patients 'Record High'

The number of new COVID-19 cases surpassed 7,000 for the first time ever. The number of critically ill patients also exceeded 800, marking the highest count since records began. According to health authorities, as of midnight on that day, there were 7,175 new confirmed cases and 840 critically ill patients. The photo shows the line for testing at the temporary screening site in Seoul Plaza on the same day. / Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@