○ As of 0:00, August 21, 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 16,670 (including 2,697 imported cases), of which 14,120 cases have been discharged from isolation. There are 315 new local cases, 9 new imported cases, and 2 new deaths.

 

 

 

○ Overall case and test status, as of 0:00, August 21 (cumulative since January 3, 2020)

 

 

○ Regional distribution of cases, as of 0:00, August 21 (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 (21 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, 56 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 732 cases have been confirmed.

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

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

- To date, 99 confirmed cases of further transmissions from Sarang Jeil Church have been found related to 19 venues. Transmission is likely ongoing. Epidemiological investigation is underway of 168 facilities to prevent further transmission.

 

○ Related to Gold Train / Yangpyeong-gun gathering, 12 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 88 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to August 15 Gwanghwamun rally, 53 additional cases were confirmed from investigation. In total, 71 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 athletic college preparatory classes in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, 10 cases were subsequently confirmed. In total, 28 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Yoido Full Gospel Church in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul City, 13 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 20 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, 20 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to theater company San in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul City, first case was confirmed on 19 August and 16 additional cases were found. In total, 17 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway on chains of transmission.

 

○ Related to Prugio Preschool in Gangdong-gu, Seoul City, 7 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 15 cases have been confirmed.

- Including index case, index case’s family, preschool child and teachers, families of teacher and child

○ Related to family in Songpa-gu, Seoul City, 2 contacts and 1 family member of contact were additionally confirmed. In total, 11 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Fubon Hyundai Life Insurance Call Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul City, 3 cases were additionally confirmed. The new cases are 2 employees and 1 family member. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to Woori Jeil Church in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi Province, 9 additional cases were found from testing of church members and contacts. In total, 174 cases have been confirmed.

- 167 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, first case was confirmed on 19 August and 16 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 17 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, 24 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a class reunion Sokcho trip, first case was confirmed on 18 August and 16 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 17 cases have been confirmed. Further investigation is underway.

 

○ Related to Dongsan Church in Cheonan-si, Chungnam Province, 3 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 8 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a family in Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Province, first case was confirmed on 18 August and 6 additional cases were confirmed. In total, 7 cases have been confirmed.

 

○ Related to a fitness facility in Wonju-si, Gangwon Province, first case was confirmed on 20 August and 9 additional cases were confirmed from contact investigation. In total, 10 cases have been confirmed.

 

□ As of 0:00, 21 August, there were 9 imported cases, of which 3 were confirmed at the point of entry, and 6 were confirmed in the community while in mandatory self-quarantine after arrival. 5 were Korean nationals and 4 foreign nationals.

○ Infection acquisition location (presumed):

- Asia excluding China: Philippines 3, Kazakhstan 2

- America: US 3

- Africa: Ethiopia 1

 

□ With recent rise in infections through Sarang Jeil Church, Gwanghwamun rally, and holiday trips, there is a high risk of nationwide transmission of the current outbreak in the capital area.

○ 82% of new cases today are in the greater capital area, and there have been new cases in 16 cities and provinces excluding Jeju.

○ KCDC advises the public to cancel or postpone outings, social gatherings, events, or travel plans and stay home this weekend.

 

□ 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.

○ All churches in the greater capital area are required to have all worship services online only. All church-hosted in-person events, gatherings, and group meals are prohibited.

○ Since there is possibility of transmission to other regions of the country, KCDC requests religious communities in other areas to also follow the guidelines as precautionary measure such as switching to online-only service/mass/prayer meetings.

 

□ With the Social Distancing level raised to Level 2 for the greater capital area on 16 August, KCDC asks residents of the capital area to follow the Social Distancing Level 2 Guidelines.

○ Amidst concerns of nationwide transmission, residents of other regions are also requested to follow the guidelines.

 

 

○ Public Guidance for Level 2 Social Distancing

 Do not go to work if feeling sick

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

 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

 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