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- Date2020-09-12 15:56
- Update2020-09-12 15:56
- DivisionDirector for International Affairs
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Updates on COVID-19 in Republic of Korea
12 September, 2020
□ As of 0:00, 12 September 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 22,055 (including 2,981 imported cases), of which 18,029 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 118 new local cases, 18 new imported cases, and 5 new death.
[ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, 12 September (cumulative since 3 January 2020) ] |
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* Based on case data reported to the KDCA ** 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 |
□ Major local clusters as of 12:00 today (12 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 August 15 Seoul rallies, 1 additional case was confirmed during investigation. In total, 565 cases have been confirmed.
- Rally related (212), further transmissions (301), police (8), under investigation (44)
- 267 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)
- 298 cases total in other areas
○ Related to Severance Hospital in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul City, 4 additional cases were confirmed during contact investigation. In total, 23 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to Nichiren Shoshu Seoul Mission (religious facility), 1 additional case was confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 23 cases have been confirmed.
- staff and member(18, including index case), family and friends 5
○ Related to Coupang logistics center in Songpa-gu, Seoul City, 3 additional cases were confirmed from worker’s residence as a result of contact investigation. In total, 19 cases have been confirmed.
- Staff (13, index case included), further transmission (6)
○ Related to K Health Industry in Gangnam-gu, Seoul City, after first case was confirmed on 8 September, 9 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.
- Staff (8, index case included), family and friends (2)
○ Related to an elderly day care center in Ichon City, Gyeonggi Province, 4 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to health supplement business seminar in Daejeon City, 3 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 54 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to Seomgim Nursing Home, Geomsan-gun, Chung-nam Province, 1 additional case was confirmed during contact investigation. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.
○ Related to wild ginseng business seminar held in 2 September in Chilgok-gun, Gyeong-buk Province, after first case was confirmed on 8 September, 7 additional cases were confirmed and investigation is underway. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed.
□ Imported cases as of 0:00, 12 September:
○ 18 new imported cases
- 10 confirmed at the point of entry and 8 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival
- 5 Korean nationals and 13 foreign nationals
○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):
- Asia excluding China: Bangladesh 3, Russia 2, Philippines 1, India 1, Indonesia 1, Afghanistan 1, Iraq 1, Nepal 1
- Americas: US 3
- Oceania : Australia 4
□ Severe/critical cases in ages 60 and above
○ 154 severe/critical cases as of today:
- 38 aged 80-89 / 67 aged 70-79
- 39 aged 60-69 / 14 aged 50-59
- 5 aged 40-49 / 1 aged 30-39
□ Death cases
○ 355 cases as of today, 343 with underlying medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes:
- 181 aged above 80 / 109 aged 70-79
- 42 aged 60-69 / 23 aged 50 and below
□ Because of the higher risk of developing severe symptoms if infected, particular caution is advised for the facilities commonly used by the elderly.
○ For staffs:
- 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
○ For facility managers:
- 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
□ KDCA requested the public for continued support of and participation in social distancing level 2 guidelines for this coming weekend.
Public Guidance for Level 2 Social Distancing ➀ Do not go to work if feeling sick - Call KDCA 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 |
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 |
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 |
4,639 |
399 |
2,612 |
8 |
2,533 |
71 |
765 |
863 |
50 |
Past large clusters: • Sarang Jeil Church (1,165) • 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: • Nichiren Shoshu Seoul Mission • Kimchi factory in Cheongyang-gun • August 15 Seoul rallies • Jongro District Office • Guro-gu apartment/ livestock company • Indoor fitness facility in Wonju • Severenace Hospital • Coupang Songpa 2 Camp • Online hiking group • Donggwangju table tennis in Gwangju • BF Mobile Telemarketing Call Center • Suncheonhyang University Cheonan Hospital • Hyemin Hospital • Yeonje-gu officetel (real estate auction) • In The Light Church • Seohaero Church
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Busan |
351 |
46 |
217 |
12 |
150 |
55 |
43 |
45 |
4 |
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Daegu |
7,094 |
76 |
5,341 |
4,512 |
825 |
4 |
932 |
745 |
4 |
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Incheon |
821 |
92 |
562 |
2 |
552 |
8 |
87 |
80 |
8 |
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Gwangju |
475 |
49 |
333 |
9 |
318 |
6 |
62 |
31 |
3 |
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Daejeon |
339 |
26 |
162 |
2 |
160 |
0 |
104 |
47 |
7 |
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Ulsan |
133 |
33 |
63 |
16 |
43 |
4 |
26 |
11 |
1 |
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Sejong |
70 |
9 |
47 |
1 |
45 |
1 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
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Gyeonggi |
3,871 |
533 |
2,203 |
29 |
2,108 |
66 |
610 |
525 |
32 |
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Gangwon |
215 |
26 |
130 |
17 |
112 |
1 |
34 |
25 |
3 |
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Chung- buk |
147 |
29 |
68 |
6 |
55 |
7 |
26 |
24 |
0 |
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Chung- nam |
423 |
49 |
240 |
0 |
239 |
1 |
76 |
58 |
6 |
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Jeonbuk |
97 |
32 |
33 |
1 |
32 |
0 |
22 |
10 |
1 |
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Jeonnam |
166 |
33 |
76 |
1 |
73 |
2 |
45 |
12 |
1 |
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Gyeong- buk |
1,485 |
51 |
1,100 |
566 |
534 |
0 |
199 |
135 |
2 |
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Gyeong- nam |
265 |
69 |
159 |
32 |
124 |
3 |
16 |
21 |
3 |
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Jeju |
53 |
18 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
1 |
18 |
6 |
1 |
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Ports of Entry |
1,411 |
1,411 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
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Total |
22,055 |
2,981 |
13,357 |
5,214 |
7,913 |
230 |
3,075 |
2,642 |
136 |
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(%) |
(13.5) |
(60.6) |
(23.6) |
(35.9) |
(1.0) |
(13.9) |
(12.0) |
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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. |
AGE DISTRIBUTION OF SEVERE CASES |
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Total |
Severe |
( |
% |
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Critical |
( |
% |
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Total |
164 |
89 |
( |
100 |
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75 |
( |
100 |
) |
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80 and above |
38 |
28 |
( |
31.5 |
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10 |
( |
13.3 |
) |
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70-79 |
67 |
25 |
( |
28.1 |
) |
42 |
( |
56.0 |
) |
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60-69 |
39 |
24 |
( |
27.0 |
) |
15 |
( |
20.0 |
) |
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50-59 |
14 |
9 |
( |
10.1 |
) |
5 |
( |
6.7 |
) |
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40-49 |
5 |
2 |
( |
2.2 |
) |
3 |
( |
4.0 |
) |
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30-39 |
1 |
1 |
( |
1.1 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
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20-29 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
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10-19 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
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0-9 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
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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IMPORTED CONFIRMED CASES |
NEW CASES (LAST 2 WEEKS) BY CHAIN OF TRANSMISSION |