○ As of 0:00, August 22, 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 17,002 (including 2,716 imported cases), of which 14,169 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 315 new local cases, 17 new imported cases, and 0 new death.

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, August 22 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, August 22 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Confirmed cases by gender and age group

 

 

○ Deaths by gender and age group

 

 

 

 

 

□ Major local clusters as of 12:00 today (22 August):

* 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, 64 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 796 cases have been confirmed.

- 747 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)

- 49 cases total in other areas (Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Gyeongbuk)

- To date, 108 confirmed cases of further transmissions from Sarang Jeil Church have been found related to 21 venues. Transmission is likely ongoing. Epidemiological investigation is underway of 168 facilities to prevent further transmission.

 

○ Related to August 15 Gwanghwamun rally, 33 additional cases were confirmed from investigation. In total,104 cases have been confirmed. (Cases with no relation to Sarang Jeil Church found according to basic investigation; may change with new findings in further investigation)

 

○ Related to Gold Train / Yangpyeong-gun gathering, 2 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 90 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to athletic college preparatory classes in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, 1 case was subsequently confirmed. In total, 29 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Yoido Full Gospel Church in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul City, 8 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 28 cases have been confirmed. Epidemiological links between the cases are under investigation.

 

○ Related to Hyundai Commercial Seoul Gangseo Branch and Daegu Suseong-gu family, 1 additional case was confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 24 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to theater company ‘San’ in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, 9 additional cases were found. In total, 26 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to family in Songpa-gu, Seoul City, 2 contacts and 1 family member of contact were additionally confirmed. In total, 12 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Woori Jeil Church in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi Province, 2 additional cases were found from isolation. In total, 176 cases have been confirmed.

- 169 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)

- 7 cases in other areas (Chungnam, Gyeongbuk, Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Daegu)

 

○ Related to Fruit Bearing Church in Namdong-gu, Incheon City, 1 additional case was confirmed. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a nightlife entertainment venue in Sangmu Jigu, Gwangju City, 3 additional cases were confirmed while under self-quarantine. In total, 25 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a class reunion Sokcho trip, 1 additional case was confirmed. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Dongsan Church in Cheonan-si, Chungnam Province, 3 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 11 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a family in Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Province, 3 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a fitness facility in Wonju-si, Gangwon Province, 8 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed.

 

□ As of 0:00, 22 August, there were 17 imported cases, of which 4 were confirmed at the point of entry, and 16 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival. 5 were Korean nationals and 12 foreign nationals.

 

○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):

- Asia excluding China: Philippines 4, India 4, Japan 2, Qatar 1

- America: US 3

- Africa: Egypt 1, Senegal 1, Ethiopia 1

 

□ With the weekend coming up, there is concern of additional transmissions occurring through weekend social gatherings or religious events. KCDC advises religious communities to continue to comply with the measure including having weekend services online.

 

 

○ Age distribution of severe cases

 

 

○ IMPORTED CONFIRMED CASES

 

 

○ New cases (for last 2 weeks) by chain of transmission

 

 

 

Source: Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(KCDC)

https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030