□  As of 0:00, August 18, 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 15,761 (including 2,662 imported cases), of which 13,943 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 235 new local cases, 11 new imported cases, and 1 new death.

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, August 18 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, August 18 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Confirmed cases by gender and age group

 

 

○ Deaths by gender and age group

 

 

 

○ Guidance for the public visiting coffee shops and restaurants:

- Utilize takeout or delivery rather than dining in

- If dining in,

 avoid rush hours

 keep mask on except while eating or drinking

 minimize duration of stay in venue

 

 

○ Public Guidance for Level 2 Social Distancing

1. Do not go to work if feeling sick

- Call KCDC call center by dialing 1339 or contact local public health center or screening clinic

2. Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel

- Essential travel includes getting medical care, buying necessities, or to going to work

- At restaurants or cafes, order takeout rather than dining in

- Home training is recommended in place of going to gyms

- For social activities, utilize PC or smartphones to have online meetings

- Use online shopping over physical stores

3. If going out, wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines

- Do not visit crowded, confined, and close-contact places with poor ventilation

- Wear mask indoors as well as outdoors whenever 2m distancing can’t be maintained

- Maintain physical distance from other people (2m recommended, 1m minimum)

- No droplet-producing activities such as shouting, singing out loud, or chanting

- No physical contact with others such as handshakes or hugs

 

 

 

○ 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