[Breaking] 17,920 New COVID-19 Cases Nationwide by 9 PM... Highest Number Recorded for Same Time Slot

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] According to the quarantine authorities and local governments including Seoul City, from 0:00 to 21:00 on the 2nd, a total of 17,920 people tested positive for COVID-19 across 17 cities and provinces nationwide.

This is 2,085 more than the previous highest number at the same time, 15,835, recorded the day before. As of 9 PM, the number of new domestic confirmed cases set a record high for the second consecutive day.