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- Date2020-09-02 16:57
- Update2020-09-02 18:48
- Division Division of Risk assessment and International cooperation
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Updates on COVID-19 in Republic of Korea
2 September 2020
□ As of 0:00, 2 September 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 20,449 (including 2,851 imported cases), of which 15,356 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 253 new local cases, 14 new imported cases, and 2 new death.
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Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, 2 September (cumulative since 3 January 2020) |
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* Based on case data reported to the KCDC ** Testing in progress includes number of completed tests with negative results that are being recorded with delays ※ Figures subject to correction based on findings from epidemiological investigations |
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□ Major local clusters as of 12:00 today (2 September):
* The specific figures below may differ from the daily reported statistics or figures disclosed by local municipalities due to factors such as report timing and differences in the time period considered
○ Related to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, 34 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 1,117 cases have been confirmed.
- 1,039 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)
- 78 cases total in other areas (Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam)
- To date, 190 confirmed cases of further transmissions from Sarang Jeil Church have been found related to 27 venues. Investigation is underway.
○ Related to August 15 Seoul rallies, 22 additional cases were confirmed from investigation. In total, 441 cases have been confirmed.
- Rally related (179), further transmissions (189), police (8), under investigation (65)
- 227 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)
- 214 cases total in other areas (Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam)
- To date, 116 confirmed cases of further transmissions from August 15 rallies have been found related to 10 venues. Investigation is underway.
○ Related to Gwonneung Church in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul City, 4 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 38 cases have been confirmed.
- Index case (1), church members (16), family and friends (21)
- Includes 15 confirmed cases related to Ilisam Nursing Home in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province
○ Related to Jinheung Global in Dongjak-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 26 August and 9 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to Hyemin Hospital in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul City, first case (healthcare staff) was confirmed on 31 August and 9 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.
- Healthcare workers including index case (8) (4 nurses, 1 doctor, 3 nursing assistants), hospital staff (1), staff’s family (1)
○ Related to Peniel Prayer House, first case was confirmed on 28 August and 7 additional cases were confirmed from epidemiological investigation. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed.
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Related to Carewill Nursing Home in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 30 August and 6 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 7 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation in underway.
- Staff (4, including index case), residents (2), family (1)
○ Related to a fitness facility (Mate Fitness) in Dobong-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 27 August and 7 additional cases were confirmed from testing of all people who used the facility. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed.
- Facility users (5), further transmissions (3)
○ Related to SK Table Tennis Club in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 28 August and 7 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.
- Table tennis club users (7), family (1)
○ Related to Champion Table Tennis in Jungnang-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 29 August and 4 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 5 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.
- Table tennis club users (5)
○ Related to Suseo Apartments in Gangnam-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 28 August and 5 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 6 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to a music lesson studio in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi Province, 2 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 20 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to Saebit Church in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi Province, 3 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.
○ Related to Nanum Nuriteo in Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi Province, 2 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 17 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to a prayer group gathering in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon City, first case was confirmed on 21 August and 20 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 21 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.
- Prayer gathering (11), family/friends (10)
○ Related to Full Gospel Daejeon Woori Church, first case was confirmed on 25 August and 13 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 14 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.
- Church member (12), family/friends (2)
□ Imported cases as of 0:00, 2 September:
○ 14 new imported cases
- 3 confirmed at the point of entry and 11 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival
- 8 Korean nationals and 6 foreign nationals
○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):
- Asia excluding China: Philippines 2, Indonesia 2, Pakistan 1, Russia 1
- Europe: Ukraine 1
- Americas: US 7
□ Severe/critical cases and deaths:
○ 326 deaths total (cumulative)
○ 317 (97.2%) had underlying medical condition(s) such as hypertension or diabetes
○ 124 current severe/critical cases as of today:
- 29 (29.8%) are aged 80 or above
- 52 (38.1%) are aged 70-79
- 24 (19%) are aged 60-69
- 12 (9.5%) are aged 50-59
- 7 (3.6%) are aged 40-49
○ Because of the higher risk of developing severe symptoms if infected with COVID-19, KCDC advises the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions to avoid going out as much as possible, wear masks, and get tested and treated as soon as possible if feeling suspected symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle pain.
○ KCDC asks staff and managers of facilities that are frequently used by elderly population to take particular precaution to prevent the virus from entering the facility.
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Guidance for managers and staff of facilities used by the elderly
▴Do not visit publicly used facilities such as cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, singing rooms, and PC cafes ▴Cancel or postpone travel plans or social gatherings ▴Do not go to work if having suspected symptoms and get tested ▴Carefully follow infection prevention guidelines including mask wearing and hand washing while at work ▴Restrict access of outsiders ▴Disinfect frequently touched surfaces often ▴Ventilate often including while air conditioner is on ▴If an inpatient or resident shows fever, cough, or other suspected symptoms, help them to get tested as soon as possible |
□ KCDC asks the public for continued participation in Social Distancing Level 2 guidelines.
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Public Guidance for Level 2 Social Distancing ➀ Do not go to work if feeling sick - Call KCDC call center by dialing 1339 or contact local public health center or screening clinic ➁ Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel - Essential travel includes getting medical care, buying necessities, or to going to work - At restaurants or cafes, order takeout rather than dining in - Home training or outdoor exercising is recommended in place of going to gyms - For social activities, utilize PC or smartphones to have online meetings - Use online shopping over physical stores ➂ If going out, wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines - Do not visit crowded, confined, or close-contact places with poor ventilation - Wear mask indoors as well as outdoors whenever 2m distancing can’t be maintained - Ensure mask covers mouth and nose completely and do not touch mask - Keep mask on except to drink or eat - Maintain physical distance from other people (2m recommended, 1m minimum) - No droplet-producing activities such as shouting, singing out loud, or chanting - No physical contact with others such as handshakes or hugs |
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Guidance on proper mask wearing ▴Wear mask when going out ▴Mask should cover mouth and nose completely ▴Do not touch mask surface with hands ▴Keep mask on at all times except while eating or drinking |
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REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL LINKS OF CONFIRMED CASES |
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Region |
Confirmed cases |
Other major clusters |
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Total |
Imported cases |
Clusters |
Other* |
Under investigation |
New cases |
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Sub- total |
Shin- cheonji cluster |
Other local clusters |
Related to imported cases |
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Seoul |
4,062 |
392 |
2,296 |
8 |
2,217 |
71 |
617 |
757 |
101 |
Large clusters: • Nightclubs (277) • Richway (208) • Guro-gu call center (170) • Coupang fulfillment center (152) • Gwangju door-to-door sales (150) • Fitness/sport facility in Cheonan (123) • Newly planted churches group (119)
Recent clusters: • Sarang Jeil Church • August 15 Seoul rallies • Yeouido Full Gospel Church • Gwongneung Church • Hyundai Commercial Gangseo • Exon R&D • Cheonan Hospital • Snack bar in Anyang-si • Real estate auction agency • In The Light Church • Apartments in Guro-gu / livestock business in Geumcheon-gu • Theater company San • Muhan 9roup • Athletic college prep classes • Lord’s Church • Seoul Theological College • Office in Yeoksam-dong • Prugio Preschool • Woori Jeil Church • Fitness facility in Wonju-si |
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Busan |
311 |
45 |
199 |
12 |
133 |
54 |
33 |
34 |
7 |
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Daegu |
7,062 |
70 |
5,310 |
4,512 |
794 |
4 |
935 |
747 |
13 |
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Incheon |
751 |
88 |
500 |
2 |
490 |
8 |
93 |
70 |
11 |
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Gwangju |
388 |
44 |
288 |
9 |
273 |
6 |
31 |
25 |
10 |
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Daejeon |
278 |
24 |
123 |
2 |
121 |
0 |
87 |
44 |
14 |
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Ulsan |
100 |
31 |
43 |
16 |
23 |
4 |
16 |
10 |
5 |
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Sejong |
67 |
9 |
45 |
1 |
43 |
1 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
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Gyeonggi |
3,407 |
513 |
1,984 |
29 |
1,889 |
66 |
489 |
421 |
84 |
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Gangwon |
195 |
25 |
119 |
17 |
101 |
1 |
28 |
23 |
2 |
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Chung- buk |
130 |
25 |
64 |
6 |
51 |
7 |
19 |
22 |
1 |
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Chung- nam |
346 |
45 |
210 |
0 |
209 |
1 |
44 |
47 |
7 |
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Jeonbuk |
87 |
27 |
31 |
1 |
30 |
0 |
21 |
8 |
0 |
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Jeonnam |
149 |
26 |
65 |
1 |
62 |
2 |
44 |
14 |
3 |
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Gyeong- buk |
1,468 |
46 |
1,090 |
566 |
524 |
0 |
196 |
136 |
4 |
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Gyeong- nam |
240 |
64 |
141 |
32 |
107 |
2 |
16 |
19 |
1 |
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Jeju |
47 |
16 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
1 |
14 |
6 |
1 |
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Ports of Entry |
1,361 |
1,361 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
20,449 |
2,851 |
12,519 |
5,214 |
7,077 |
228 |
2,692 |
2,387 |
267 |
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(%) |
(13.9) |
(61.2) |
(25.5) |
(34.6) |
(1.1) |
(13.2) |
(11.7) |
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* Includes contacts of confirmed cases ※ The interim classification is based on the reporting location, which may change depending on further epidemiological investigation. |
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AGE DISTRIBUTION OF SEVERE CASES |
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Total |
Severe |
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% |
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Very severe |
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% |
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Total |
124 |
84 |
( |
100 |
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40 |
( |
100 |
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80 and above |
29 |
25 |
( |
29.8 |
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4 |
( |
10.0 |
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70-79 |
52 |
32 |
( |
38.1 |
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20 |
( |
50.0 |
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60-69 |
24 |
16 |
( |
19.0 |
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8 |
( |
20.0 |
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50-59 |
12 |
8 |
( |
9.5 |
) |
4 |
( |
10.0 |
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40-49 |
7 |
3 |
( |
3.6 |
) |
4 |
( |
10.0 |
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30-39 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
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0 |
( |
0.0 |
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20-29 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
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0 |
( |
0.0 |
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10-19 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
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0 |
( |
0.0 |
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0-9 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
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0 |
( |
0.0 |
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Confirmed cases by gender and age group |
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* Total (cumulative) number of cases reported since January 2020 by sex and age / Population by sex and age (based on resident registration data of the Ministry of the Interior as of January 2020)
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Deaths by gender and age group |
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* Case fatality rate (CFR) = Number of deaths / Number of confirmed cases x 100
IMPORTED CONFIRMED CASES
NEW CASES (LAST 2 WEEKS) BY CHAIN OF TRANSMISSION
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