As a result, the number of domestically-transmitted infections increased to 1,587, including 894 cases recorded since the latest wave of outbreaks began on January 27.

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As many as 45,091 people who came in close contact with COVID-19 patients or arrived from pandemic-hit areas were under quarantine nationwide, including 498 in hospitals, 15,045 in other quarantine sites, and 29,548 at home.

Among the patients under treatment, 48 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 once, 42 twice, and 118 thrice.

The number of recoveries were 2,004, while the death toll stood at 35.

Source: VNA