The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced on the 30th that there were 13,529 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (cumulative total of 31,679,100).
The number of new cases on this day is 6,661 more than the previous day (6,868). Compared to a week ago on the 23rd (21,385), it decreased by 7,856.
Among the new confirmed cases, 29 were imported from overseas.
The number of critically ill patients hospitalized is 176, which is 6 fewer than the previous day.
There were 7 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the cumulative total to 34,767 (fatality rate 0.11%).
Meanwhile, starting next month, when the COVID-19 crisis alert level is lowered from 'Severe' to 'Caution,' the mandatory 7-day isolation for confirmed cases will change to a recommended 5-day isolation. COVID-19 statistics, which were previously announced excluding Sundays and public holidays, will be reported on a weekly basis.
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