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- Date2020-07-10 18:44
- Update2020-07-10 18:46
- DivisionDivision of Risk assessment and International cooperation
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Updates on COVID-19 in Republic of Korea
10 July 2020
□ As of 0:00, 10 July 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 13,338 (including 1,791 imported cases), of which 12,065 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 22 new local cases, 23 new imported cases, and 1 new death.
[Table 1. Total reported/tested cases] |
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Period (since 3 Jan) |
Total |
Tested positive (PCR) |
Testing in progress |
Tested negative (PCR) |
|||
Confirmed |
Discharged from isolation |
Under isolation |
Deceased |
||||
As of 0:00 9 July (Thu) |
1,371,771 |
13,293 |
12,019 |
987 |
287 |
23,912 |
1,334,566 |
As of 0:00 10 July (Fri) |
1,384,890 |
13,338 |
12,065 |
985 |
288 |
23,527 |
1,348,025 |
Difference |
(+)13,119 |
(+)45 |
(+)46 |
(-)2 |
(+1) |
(-)385 |
(+)13,459 |
□ The current state* of major local clusters as of today (as of 12:00, 10 July) are as follows:
* The specific figures below may differ from the daily reported statistics (which are based on figures as of 0:00 today) or figures disclosed by local municipalities due to factors such as report timing and differences in the time period considered
○ Related to the Lotte Midopa Gwanghwamun building in Jongno-gu, Seoul City, 5 additional cases were confirmed after the 1 index case on 6 July. The source of infection is under investigation, and contacts are being tested. In total, 6* cases have been confirmed.
* 6 July = 2 including index case / 8 July = 1 / 9 July = 3
○ Related to an office (water heating pad related business) in Gangnam-gu, Seoul City, 1 visitor was additionally confirmed. In total, 12 cases* have been confirmed.
* related to office = 7; secondary transmission to family members, etc = 5
○ Related to door-to-door sales group in the Seoul metropolitan area, 1 additional case was confirmed. In total, 35* cases have been confirmed.
* Gyeonggi = 26; Incheon = 7, Seoul = 2
○ Related to the The Joeun Clinic in Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 5 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 17 cases have been confirmed. Investigation on the epidemiological link between confirmed cases are underway.
○ Related to the a family in Seo-gu, Daejeon City, 5 additional cases were confirmed. The new cases are 2 doctors from Sungae Clinic that the index case patient visited, along with 3 family member of the index case patient and family’s contacts. In total, 6 cases have been confirmed.
* 6 July = 1 index case / 7 July = 4 / 8 July = 1
○ Related to the 1 Daejeon City Public Procurement Service employee who was confirmed 8 July, all of 36 contacts in the Government Complex Daejeon have tested negative.
○ Related to the door-to-door sales group in Gwangju City, 4 additional cases were confirmed. The new cases are related to the Ilgok Central Church (1) and the Gwangju Gosi Hagwon (3). Cases related to the Gwangju Gosi Hagwon have been categorized under the Gwangju door-to-door sales group cluster, after the epidemiological link between Gwangju Gosi Hagwon and SM Sauna was identified. In total, 121* cases have been confirmed.
Category |
Location |
Index case confirmed |
Number of related confirmed cases |
Gwangneuksa Temple |
Dong-gu, Gwangju city |
27 June |
13 |
Geumyang Building (officetel) |
27 June |
25 |
|
Tourist group |
|
30 June |
5 |
Gwangju Love Church |
Buk-gu, Gwangju city |
30 June |
17 |
CCC Agape Silver Center |
Dong-gu, Gwangju city |
30 June |
7 |
Hanwul Nursing Home |
Buk-gu, Gwangju city |
1 July |
9 |
Gwangju Ilgok Central Church |
2 July |
20 (+1) |
|
SM Sauna |
Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju city |
1 July |
6 |
T WORLD (mobile phone store) |
Buk-gu, Gwangju city |
4 July |
4 |
Gwangju Gosi Hagwon |
Dong-gu, Gwangju city |
8 July |
15 (+3) |
Total |
|
|
121 |
* Subject to change based on findings from epidemiological investigation
□ As of 0:00, 10 July, 23 there were 23 imported cases, of which, 4 were confirmed at the point of entry, while 19 were confirmed in the community after their arrival and subsequent self-quarantine. For the past 7 days, there were no identifiable confirmed cases related to imported cases (family and local community contacts etc.).
○ The (presumed) location of infection acquisition of the 23 new imported cases are: America (5), Europe (3), and Asia excluding China (15) (Kazakhstan=6; Uzbekistan=3; Philippines=2; Kyrgyzstan=1; Bangladesh=1; Pakistan=1; Qatar=1).
[Table 2. Imported cases in Korea (as of 0:00, 10 July 2020)] |
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|
Total |
Region/Country |
Where confirmed |
Nationality |
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China |
Asia ex-China |
Europe |
Americas |
Africa |
Australia |
Point of Entry |
Community |
Korean |
Other |
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New |
23 |
0 |
15 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
19 |
1 |
22 |
Total |
1,791 |
19 |
609 |
503 |
638 |
21 |
1 |
813 |
978 |
1,300 |
491 |
(1.1%) |
(34.0%) |
(28.1%) |
(35.6%) |
(1.2%) |
(0.1%) |
(45.4%) |
(54.6%) |
(72.6%) |
(27.4%) |
* Figures may change based on findings from ongoing local epidemiological investigation efforts
□ In response to the continuous occurrence of clusters caused by door-to-door sales groups, the KCDC analysed recent cases of infections related to door-to-door sales groups and advised caution.
|
Name of Company |
Index case confirmation date |
Number of confirmed |
Critical / severe cases (total) |
Deaths (total)) |
Risk factors |
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|
|
|
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Total |
Visited people |
Contacts |
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Seoul door-to-door sales (Gwanak-gu, Seoul) |
Richway |
2 June |
210 |
42 |
168 |
9 |
2 |
• (Risky activities) Singing along and other activities that produce a lot of respiratory droplets, long gathering time, poorly ventilated confined space • (Risky location) Direct sales promotion halls • (Further transmission) Rapid transmission in community through religious facilities, workplaces, after-school academies, public venues (restaurants, indoor sports/fitness facilities) |
Seoul metropolitan area door-to-door sales |
Withee, Happy-ran Healing Center, Apartment Door-to-door Sales |
15 June |
35 |
18 |
17 |
1 |
0 |
• (Risky activities) A small group sharing a meal in a living space (apartment) while conducting a product demo and an information sharing session • (Risky location) Direct sales company location • (Further transmission) Transmission to metropolitan Seoul through small group meetings between acquaintances, public venues (hair salon), and religious facilities |
Daejun door-to-door sales (Seo-gu, Daejeon) |
101 Home Doctor, Healing Land 23, Nature Heatlh Healing Center, etc. |
15 June |
87 |
35 |
52 |
9 |
1 |
• (Risky activities) Frequent close-contact small gatherings, long event time including product demo or information sharing • (Risky location) Direct sales company location • (Further transmission) Rapid and widespread transmission to multiple regions through small gatherings among friends/acquaintances, public venues (hair salons, restaurants, saunas, etc). Transmission to other cities and provinces through healthcare institutions. |
Gwangju door-to-door sales (Dong-gu, Gwangju)
|
Workplace within Geumyang Building |
27 June |
121 |
13 |
108 |
3 |
0 |
• (Risky activities) small group meetings in close proximity, long contact time due to product demo • (Risky location) Direct sales company location • (Further transmission) after secondary transmission through religious facilities, spread to local community through the workplace (nursing home, sauna, phone store) |
Total |
|
|
453 |
108 |
345 |
22 |
3 |
|
* Figures may change based on findings from ongoing local epidemiological investigation efforts
○ According to the results the epidemiological investigation of cases and clusters related to door-to-door sales,
- While not wearing or not properly wearing (not worn completely, taken off while conversing) a facemask,
- Promotional halls and experience halls for door-to-door sales had people stay in a closed environment for a long duration of time. Else, in the process of small group information sessions for product presentations and demos that were held within households, people conversed for a long duration in close proximity,
- Some companies engaged in activities that could transfer a considerable amount of droplets, such as singing product promotional songs.
- In addition, people visited public facilities (sauna, religious facilities, restaurants, hair salons) and medical facilities, despite showing symptoms, causing further rapid transmission to the local community.
○ Door-to-door sales risk transmission because they are characterized by closed environments and multiple visitors in close proximity, coming into contact for a long duration of time. Therefore, middle-aged and senior citizens should not attend events related to door-to-door sales.
- Refrain from small group product information sessions held in households, as they also require conversations held close proximity for a long duration of time, which increases the likelihood of infection.
- In addition, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 after participating in an event or a meeting related to door-to-door sales, cancel all outdoor activities or meetings, and visit a screening center to get tested.
□ The Central Disease Control Headquarters asked for cooperation on the mandatory guidelines regarding churches that will come into force, today at 6 p.m., and asks that the church goers and staff voluntarily participate and cooperate with the new rules. It was announced that limitations will be lifted for places that strictly follow the Infection Prevention Guidelines.
○ Starting today at 6 p.m., the Infection Prevention Guidelines for Churches (Appendix 3, in Korean only) that all church goers and staff must follow are as follows:
- For churches’ staff:
▴ Prohibit in-person group activities and events outside the regular church service
▴ Prohibit sharing/providing food and group meals
▴ Check those who enter the church for symptoms, prohibit entry if symptoms are observed
▴ Disinfect the church before and after regular services
- For church goers:
▴ Refrain from chanting and singing during regular service
▴ Do not talk loudly during regular service, including praying or singing in a loud voice
▴ Do not consume food or drink within church facilities
▴ Wear a mask and practice social distancing (2 meter recommended, 1 meter minimum)
○ In accordance with the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, individuals who violate the above-mentioned guidelines are liable for a fine of up to 3,000,000 KRW and the facility found in violation can be prohibited for public gatherings.
○ Facilities may be released from the above mandatory requirements if the head of the local government deems it is safe to do so based on the efforts of the facilities and local outbreak situations.
[Table 4: Regional distribution and epidemiological links of the confirmed cases] |
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Region |
Confirmed cases |
Other major clusters |
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Total |
Imported cases |
Clusters |
Other* |
New cases |
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Sub- total |
Shin- cheonji |
Other local clusters |
Contacts of confirmed cases |
Linked to imported cases |
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Seoul |
1,401 |
315 |
962 |
8 |
837 |
48 |
69 |
124 |
8 |
Nightclubs (139), Richway (121), Guro-gu call center (99), Yangcheon-gu sport facility (44), Seongsim Day Care Center (43), Manmin Central Church (41), SMR newly planted churches group (37), Dong-an Church-PC Cafe (28), Coupang (24), Wangsung Church (30), Gangnam Yeoksam-dong gathering (12), Daejeon door-to-door sales (8), Uijeongbu Apartment (8), Gangnam-gu financial institution (8), Lotte Midopa Gwanghwamun Building (3) etc. |
|
Busan |
156 |
37 |
89 |
12 |
58 |
18 |
1 |
30 |
0 |
Onchun Church (39), Suyeong-gu Kindergarten (5), Nightclubs (4), etc. |
|
Daegu |
6,926 |
46 |
6,131 |
4,511 |
699 |
917 |
4 |
749 |
0 |
Second Mi-Ju Hospital (196), Hansarang Convalescent Hospital (124), Daesil Convalescent Hospital (101), Fatima Hospital (39), Daegu Acting Academy (11), Nightclubs (2), etc. |
|
Incheon |
359 |
67 |
281 |
2 |
261 |
10 |
8 |
11 |
1 |
Coupang (61), SMR newly planted churches group (57), Nightclubs (54), Richway (24), Guro-gu call center (19), Gyeyang-gu real estate agency family (12), SMR door-to-door sales gathering (6), Car enthusiast group (4) etc. |
|
Gwangju |
147 |
19 |
124 |
9 |
105 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
Gwangju door-to-door sales (95), Gwangju goshi hagwon (10), etc. |
|
Daejeon |
156 |
16 |
118 |
2 |
97 |
19 |
0 |
22 |
7 |
Door-to-door sales in Daejeon (56), The Joeun Clinic (16), etc. |
|
Ulsan |
55 |
22 |
26 |
16 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
|
|
Sejong |
50 |
5 |
44 |
1 |
40 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (31), gym facilities (8) |
|
Gyeonggi |
1,337 |
294 |
945 |
29 |
777 |
75 |
64 |
98 |
14 |
Grace River Church (67), Coupang (67), Nightclubs (59), Richway (58), Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (50), Guro-gu call center-Bucheon SaengMyeongSu Church (50), Yangcheon-gu sport facility (28). SMR Newly planted churches group (25), Lord Glory Church (25), Anyang-Gunpo pastors group (22), Uijeongbu Apartment (21), SMR door-to-door sales (19), Lotte Confectionery logistics center (15), Wangsung Church (9), Seongnam neighbors gathering (7), etc. |
|
Gangwon |
67 |
17 |
43 |
17 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (10), Apartments in Wonju (4), Richway (4), Geumcheon-gu rice milling machine manufacturer (4), etc. |
|
Chung- buk |
68 |
13 |
45 |
6 |
29 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
2 |
Goesan-gun Jangyeon-myeon (11), Nightclubs (9), Guro-gu call center (2), etc. |
|
Chung- nam |
180 |
21 |
147 |
0 |
142 |
4 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
Gym facilities in Cheonan (103), Daejeon door-to-door sales (15), Richway (3), etc. |
|
Jeonbuk |
33 |
17 |
11 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Daejeon door-to-door sales (3), Nightclubs (2) |
|
Jeonnam |
32 |
16 |
11 |
1 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
Gwangju door-to-door sales (4), Gwangju Gosi Hagwon (2), etc. |
|
Gyeong- buk |
1,393 |
24 |
1,236 |
566 |
478 |
192 |
0 |
133 |
0 |
Cheongdo Daenam Hospital (119), Bonghwa Pureun Nursing Home (68), Gyeongsan Seo Convalescent Hospital (66), pilgrimage to Israel (41), Yecheon-gun (40), Gumi Elim Church (10), etc. |
|
Gyeong- nam |
145 |
35 |
90 |
32 |
50 |
6 |
2 |
20 |
3 |
Geochang Church (10), Wings Tower (9), Geochang Woongyang-myeon (8), Nightclubs (2), etc. |
|
Jeju |
20 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
|
|
Ports of Entry |
813 |
813 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
Total |
13,338 |
1,791 |
10,305 |
5,213 |
3,621 |
1,309 |
162 |
1242 |
45 |
|
|
(%) |
(13.4) |
(77.3) |
(39.1) |
(27.1) |
(9.8) |
(1.2) |
(9.3) |
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* Not classified into a cluster or under investigation ※ The interim classification is based on the reporting location, which may change depending on further epidemiological investigation. |
[Figure 3: Daily new confirmed cases by chain of transmission]
TOTAL
Seoul City
Incheon City
Gyeonggi Province
Daejeon City
Gwangju City
[Table 5: Age distribution of severe cases]
|
6.27 |
6.28 |
6.29 |
6.30 |
7.1 |
7.2 |
7.3 |
7.4 |
7.5 |
7.6 |
7.7 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
7.10 |
Total |
30 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
34 |
30 |
32 |
32 |
36 |
31 |
26 |
22 |
Severe |
12 |
13 |
13 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
13 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
Very severe |
18 |
19 |
19 |
21 |
20 |
18 |
21 |
19 |
21 |
21 |
24 |
22 |
19 |
14 |
|
Total |
Severe |
( |
% |
) |
Very severe |
( |
% |
) |
Total |
22 |
8 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
14 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
80 and above |
4 |
1 |
( |
12.5 |
) |
3 |
( |
21.4 |
) |
70-79 |
8 |
2 |
( |
25.0 |
) |
6 |
( |
42.9 |
) |
60-69 |
4 |
3 |
( |
37.5 |
) |
1 |
( |
7.1 |
) |
50-59 |
6 |
2 |
( |
25.0 |
) |
4 |
( |
28.6 |
) |
40-49 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
30-39 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
20-29 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
10-19 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0-9 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
[Figure 4: New cases (for last 2 weeks) by chain of transmission]