□  As of 0:00, September 8 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 21,432 (including 2,921 imported cases), of which 16,636 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 120 new local cases, 16 new imported cases, and 5 new death.

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, September 8 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, September 8 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

 

□ Major local clusters as of 12:00 today (8 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 Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, 4 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 1,167 cases have been confirmed.

- 1,081 cases total in capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)

- 86 cases total in other areas

 

○ Related to August 15 Seoul rallies, 7 additional cases were confirmed from investigation. In total, 539 cases have been confirmed.

- Rally related (212), further transmissions (276), police (8), under investigation (43)

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

- 276 cases total in other areas

 

○ Related to BF Mobile Telemarketing Call center in Gangdong-gu, Seoul City, 4 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 22 cases have been confirmed. Investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Nichiren Shoshu Seoul Mission (religious facility), first case was confirmed on 5 September and 11 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 12 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Coupang Songpa 2 Camp in Songpa-gu, Seoul City, 4 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Susaek Catholic Church in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 6 September and 3 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 4 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Yeji Kindergarten in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province, first case was confirmed on 5 September and 4 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed.

- Index case’s family (4 including kindergarten child) → tutor (1), kindergarten children (2) → kindergarten child’s family (1)

 

○ Related to an online hiking group in the greater capital area, 5 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to health supplement business seminar (Unicity), first case was confirmed on 1 September and 9 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. Epidemiological link to another cluster related to Wellbeing Sauna in Daejeon City has been found. In total, 18 cases have been confirmed.

- Health supplement business seminar related (10): Participants 6, family/friends 4

- Wellbeing Sauna related (8): Staff 3, visitors 2, family 3

- 2 of the staff members of Wellbeing Sauna attended Unicity business seminar on 25 August

 

□ Imported cases as of 0:00, 8 September:

○ 16 new imported cases

- 4 confirmed at the point of entry and 12 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival

- 8 Korean nationals and 8 foreign nationals

○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):

- Asia excluding China: India 4, Indonesia 3, Uzbekistan 1, Kyrgyzstan 1, Russia 1, Qatar 1

- Europe: Turkey 4

- Africa: Senegal 1

 

 

 

□ Severe/critical cases and deaths:

○ 151 severe/critical cases

○ 341 deaths total (cumulative)

- 330 (96.8%) had underlying medical condition(s) such as hypertension or diabetes

- 40 deaths since August: including 11 related to religious gatherings, 5 contacts of confirmed cases, 4 related to hospitals and care facilities, 6 other clusters, 14 uncategorized

 

□ Because of the higher risk of developing severe symptoms if infected, the elderly are advised to avoid contact with other people as much as possible, wear a mask whenever going out, and get medical care and test as soon as possible if feeling sick.

 

□ A second batch of serums have been collected for antibody titer survey.

 

□ Remdesivir has been supplied to 274 patients in 49 hospitals.

 

□ Examples of safety concerns reported through Safety e-Report Sinmungo:

○ A large crowd forming for 1-2 hours at grocery store due to raffle event

 

□ Social Distancing Level 2 for the whole nation has been extended to 20 September. The Enhanced Social Distancing Level 2 for the greater capital area has been extended to 13 September.

 

□ Precautions related to the types of facilities that recently had transmissions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

○ Religious facilities:

- No in-person events including regular worship service

- No in-person social gathering, events, or eating together

○ Healthcare facilities and care facilities commonly used by the elderly:

- Strict entry/exit control

- Staff of such facilities should try to avoid social gatherings or visiting publicly used facilities

- If a resident/patient shows symptoms, help them to get tested as soon as possible

- Mask wearing and other prevention measures

○ Door-to-door sales / multilevel marketing / investment firms:

- The middle aged and elderly are advised to avoid business seminars or information sessions related to door-to-door sales, real estate investment, virtual currency, or health supplement businesses.

○ Publicly used facilities (including restaurants and cafes):

- Disinfect and ventilate frequently

- Ensure all staff and visitors follow infection prevention guidelines including mask wearing

 

 

 

○ AGE DISTRIBUTION OF SEVERE CASES

 

 

○ Confirmed cases by gender and age group

 

 

○ Deaths by gender and age group

 

 

○ IMPORTED CONFIRMED CASES

 

 

○ NEW CASES (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