[사회]146 new confirmed yesterday … 113 domestically, 33 abroad

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There are still concerns about the spread of Corona 19.

The number of new patients per day remains at the 100 level, but is approaching 50 more than yesterday.

Quarantine authorities are seriously considering increasing social distancing as it can lead to an explosive spread of the infection depending on whether they are controlled or not.

Connect the reporters who cover. Reporter Seung-Hoon Lee!

Almost 50 new patients more than the day before?

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As of today at 0 o’clock, there are 146 new cases of Corona 19 in Korea.

Consequently, the confirmed cumulative number was 27,799.

There were 100 new confirmed cases than the day before, making 46 more.

Regarding the route of infection, 113 people were outbreaks in Korea and 33 people came from abroad.

The increase in the number of new patients is due to group infections that continue in various places, with 39 in Seoul and 42 in Gyeonggi, and 81 in the metropolitan area alone.

In other regions, Gyeongnam was the largest with 10, followed by Gangwon with 8, Chungnam with 6 and Busan with 3.

There were 33 confirmed cases of influx abroad, of which 8 were confirmed during the quarantine stage and the remaining 25 were confirmed locally.

In addition, the number of deaths yesterday increased by 2, the cumulative death toll was 487, and the number of seriously ill patients decreased from 5 to 49.

Quarantine authorities are currently under the control of Corona 19, but warn that the number of new patients could grow exponentially if the situation worsens a bit because it is at a level that takes your breath away.

Depending on the situation, it’s time to consider raising the current social distancing step to 1.5 steps.

In the midst of this, fines will be imposed on those not wearing masks from the day after tomorrow.

In addition to clubs, PC rooms and wedding halls, it is mandatory to wear masks in public transport and vice versa.

If a violation is detected, a fine of no more than 100,000 won will be imposed, and a fine of no more than 3 million won will be imposed on managers who fail to comply with quarantine guidelines.

I’m YTN Seung-Hoon Lee from the Ministry of Social Affairs.

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