Newly Confirmed Cases 14,018, About 4,000 Fewer Than a Week Ago

The number of deaths the previous day was 22... the same as the day before

On the 25th, when the weekly COVID-19 risk level dropped to 'low' nationwide, in the metropolitan area, and in non-metropolitan areas for the first time in 13 weeks, the temporary screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza appeared quiet. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to decline noticeably, 14,000-level new confirmed cases were reported on the 5th.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on this day, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 14,018, bringing the total to 30,257,411. This is 606 fewer than the previous day (14,624). Although the mask-wearing mandate has been lifted, the majority of the public continues to wear masks, which is interpreted as contributing to the continued decrease in confirmed cases.

Compared to a week ago on the 29th of last month (18,864), the number decreased by 4,240, and compared to two weeks ago on the 22nd of last month (16,615), it decreased by 1,991.

The number of new confirmed cases reported on this day is the lowest in 31 weeks since July 3rd of last year (10,036), before the 6th wave officially began, based on Sunday announcements.

There were 34 imported cases on this day, 7 fewer than the previous day (41). Among the imported cases, 12 (35.3%) were arrivals from China. Excluding imported cases, there were 13,984 domestic infections.

The number of confirmed cases by region (including imported cases) is as follows: Gyeonggi 3,120, Seoul 2,299, Busan 996, Gyeongnam 995, Gyeongbuk 881, Daegu 862, Incheon 827, Jeonnam 598, Chungnam 558, Jeonbuk 541, Gwangju 468, Ulsan 408, Chungbuk 393, Daejeon 353, Gangwon 333, Jeju 256, Sejong 118, Quarantine 12.

The number of deaths on the previous day was 22, the same as the day before. The cumulative number of deaths is 33,596, with a cumulative fatality rate of 0.11%.