New COVID-19 Cases at 77,604... Highest in 83 Days (Update)

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Byeon Seon-jin] The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on the 6th, 77,604 new COVID-19 cases were added, bringing the total to 27,408,854.

The number of new cases on this day increased by 54,444 compared to the previous day (23,160). This is the largest number in 83 days since September 14 (93,949 cases). It is the highest number of cases since the 7th wave.

The number of critically ill patients currently hospitalized is 443, which is 15 fewer than the previous day. The number of critically ill patients has remained above 400 for 18 consecutive days.

There were 24 new COVID-19 related deaths reported on this day. The cumulative death toll is 30,793, with a fatality rate of 0.11%.

As of midnight on this day, the winter vaccination rate is 22.5% for those aged 60 and over, and 31.1% for residents of infection-vulnerable facilities.