□  As of 0:00, August 28 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 19,077 (including 2,782 imported cases), of which 14,551 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 359 new local cases, 12 new imported cases, and 3 new death.

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, August 28 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, August 28 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

 

□ Major local clusters as of 12:00 today (28 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, 19 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 978 cases have been confirmed.

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

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

- To date, 150 confirmed cases of further transmissions from Sarang Jeil Church have been found related to 25 venues. Investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to August 15 Seoul rallies, 21 additional cases were confirmed from investigation. In total, 294 cases have been confirmed.

- Rally related (131), further transmissions (99), police (7), under investigation (57)

- Including only cases with no known relation to Sarang Jeil Church according to basic investigation; may change with new findings in further investigation

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

- 116 cases total in other areas (Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam)

- To date, 61 confirmed cases of further transmissions from August 15 rallies have been found related to 6 venues. Investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Muhan 9roup in Gwanak-gu, Seoul City, 10 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation including 8 in Suncheon-si, Jeonnam Province. In total, 66 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to an apartment complex in Guro-gu and a livestock company in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul City, 5 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 33 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway.

- Index case (1), index case’s family (2), workplace contacts (23), index case’s apartment complex (7)

 

○ Related to In The Light Church in Nowon-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 22 August and 16 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 17 cases have been confirmed.

- Church members (8), further transmissions (family, friends, etc) (9)

 

○ Epidemiological link has been found between index case of Busan Yeonje-gu family cluster (16 cases) and Gyeongnam Gimhae-si group trip cluster (10 cases) and a case confirmed yesterday in Ulsan City. It has been found that they each visited Ulsan Country Club on 13 August. It is presumed that transmission occurred through use of gym and restaurant between 11:00 and 18:00 that day.

 

○ Related to a table tennis club in Gwangju City, 2 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 14 cases have been confirmed from contact investigation. Further investigation is underway.

 

□ Imported cases as of 0:00, 28 August:

 

○ 12 new imported cases

- 8 were confirmed at the point of entry and 4 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival

- 8 Korean nationals and 4 foreign nationals

 

○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):

- Asia excluding China: Indonesia 3, India 2, Russia 2, Pakistan 1, Uzbekistan 1

- Americas : US 3

 

□ Church-related cases in August, as of 12:00, 28 August:

 

 

○ Risk factors found through epidemiological investigation include:

- Combination of poor ventilation in on-site service area, inadequate mask wearing (not wearing at all or taking off when talking or singing), and having meals together

- Participating in group activities outside of regular service such as small groups, prayer events, and retreats, and having conversations in close contact

- Attending service despite having symptoms, leading to further transmission to other churches, care facilities, and workplaces

 

○ As church-facilitated infections continue to spread in the communities nationwide, KCDC requests all churches to have services in non-face-to-face ways and suspend any in-person gatherings, events, and meals in compliance with the administrative measure.

 

□ Gathering and travel related cases in August, as of 12:00, 28 August:

 

○ COVID-19 transmission can occur to anyone at any place and any time when in-person contact occurs.

○ The public is advised to cancel or postpone all non-essential outings, social gatherings and trips.

○ When going out, make sure to wear a mask and practice proper mask wearing techniques.

 

 

□ Social Distancing Level 2 has been extended to the whole nation effective 24 August. KCDC reminds the public that compliance with infection prevention measures and participation in social distancing efforts is the most important to stopping the spread of COVID-19.

 

○ Age distribution of severe cases

 

 

○ Confirmed cases by gender and age group

 

 

○ Deaths by gender and age group

 

 

○ 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