The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced on the 28th at midnight that the number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 13,076, bringing the total to 30,798,723.
The number of new cases on this day is 1,005 more than the previous day (12,129) and 58 more than a week ago on the 22nd (13,076). The number of confirmed cases has increased for eight consecutive days compared to a week ago since the 21st.
The number of critically ill patients hospitalized is 150, which is one less than the previous day.
The number of new COVID-19 deaths is 14, bringing the total deaths to 34,245 (fatality rate 0.11%).
Meanwhile, the government announced a 'COVID-19 Crisis Level Adjustment Roadmap' to end the three-year pandemic situation. As early as early May, the mandatory isolation period for confirmed cases is expected to be shortened from 7 days to 5 days, and the crisis level is expected to be downgraded from severe to caution.
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