6,9992 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed by 9 PM... 12,252 Fewer Than Previous Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] As the COVID-19 resurgence shifts to a gradual decline, 60,000-level new confirmed cases were reported by 9 PM on the 7th.

According to local governments, the number of new COVID-19 confirmed cases from midnight to 9 AM on this day was 69,992. This is a decrease of 12,252 cases compared to the same time frame the previous day (82,244 cases).

By region, the numbers are as follows: Gyeonggi 19,145, Seoul 13,066, Gyeongnam 4,751, Incheon 4,219, Gyeongbuk 3,929, Daegu 3,626, Chungnam 2,965, Jeonbuk 2,732, Chungbuk 2,482, Jeonnam 2,326, Gangwon 2,315, Daejeon 2,279, Gwangju 2,220, Busan 1,733, Ulsan 1,411, Jeju 708, Sejong 85.

Since there is still time until midnight when the tally closes, the number of new confirmed cases announced on the 8th is expected to increase further, reaching the low 70,000s.

Meanwhile, the government will operate 603 COVID-19 screening clinics, 70 temporary screening clinics, and 9 temporary screening clinics at highway rest stops during this Chuseok holiday, the first holiday since social distancing measures were lifted.

Additionally, 6,000 'one-stop medical institutions' where testing, diagnosis, and prescriptions can be received at once will be available, and more than 500 duty pharmacies responsible for dispensing oral antiviral treatments nearby will be open daily.