□ As of 0:00, August 10 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 14,626 (including 2,561 imported cases), of which 13,658 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 17 new local cases, 11 new imported cases, and 0 new death.

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, August 10 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, August 10 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Confirmed cases by gender and age group

 

 

○ Deaths by gender and age group

 

 

□ KCDC analyzed the last two weeks’ COVID-19 response situation and risk factors.

 

 

○ During the most recent two-week period, there were 21.4 daily new imported cases on average, down 10 cases from the previous two-week period.

 

 

The percentage of cases aged 60 or above decreased (48.5% → 44.3%), while the percentage of cases aged 20-39 (17.7% → 19.1%) and 40-50 (31% → 35.1%) increased.

 

 

- Clusters continue to occur around religious facilities, door-to-door sales, restaurants, cafes, and others.

 

○ In light of the recent cases related to small religious facilities and door-to-door sales, KCDC reminded the public of relevant infection prevention guidelines.

- For on-site religious events:

  Keep your mask on while indoors

  No dining or snacking together

  Avoid small group gatherings before or after service

  Cancel seasonal special events such as summer retreats (or replace with non-face-to-face event)

 

 

○ COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Temporary Shelters for People Displaced by Natural Disasters

-Facility managers:

 Thoroughly check symptoms of people who enter the facility

 Regularly disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as doors and tents

 Ventilate at least twice daily

-Users:

 Hand washing

 Mask wearing

 2m distancing

 

 

○ Health Guidelines for the Rainy Season

 ◇ The most important rule to follow is thoroughly washing your hands, as most waterborne infectious diseases and contagious eye diseases can be prevented by handwashing.

  ◇ Safely preparing food is very important. Make sure to thoroughly heat food before consumption.

    - Cooked food should not be stored for a long time.

    - People with open wounds on their hands or diarrhea should not prepare food.

  ◇ Wear protective garments, boots, and rubber gloves while re-planting rice.

  ◇ Remove mosquito habitats and puddles around your house. Refrain from going outdoors at night, wear bright long-sleeve shirts and pants, use mosquito repellents, and take care not to get bitten by mosquitos.

  ◇ If you have symptoms such as fever and diarrhea, it is highly important to see a doctor.

 

 

○ 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