South Korea - Coronavirus COVID-19

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South Korea becomes second country in Asia to record more than 10,000 cases

At least 10,062 cases of the novel coronavirus have now been recorded in South Korea, after a rise of 86 new infections were reported by authorities today.

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China is the only other country in Asia to record more than 10,000 cases. It's current total stands at over 82,000.

Nearly 60% of South Korea's patients have recovered: Just a month ago, South Korea had one of the largest outbreaks in the world. But the number of daily cases has steadily dropped ...

At least 6,021 people diagnosed with the virus in South Korea have recovered -- 59.8% of the total number of patients. Some 3,867 people are still being treated in isolation.

Coronavirus live updates: Cases top 1 million globally - CNN

 

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This is a terrible story.

North Korea 'killed and burned S Korean official'

A South Korean official has been shot dead and burned by North Korean troops, the South's defence ministry said, condemning the "brutal act".

Seoul said the man, who worked for the fisheries department, disappeared from a patrol boat near the border and was later found in the North's waters.

North Korean soldiers shot him, then poured oil over his body and set it alight, the ministry said. It believed it was an anti-coronavirus measure.

Pyongyang has not commented.

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South Korea weighs more virus curbs as daily infections surge
April 7, 2021

“SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea reported 700 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, its highest daily tally since early January, and the prime minister reiterated warnings that new social distancing rules would likely be needed.

The new figure compares with an average of 477 cases a day last week, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and will fuel fears the country may be facing a fourth wave of infections.“

 

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South Korea orders closure of nightclubs, karaoke bars amid concern over fourth COVID-19 wave

"”Signs of a fourth wave of epidemics that we had so striven to head off are drawing nearer and becoming stronger," Chung told a daily meeting on the pandemic. "We will maintain the current distancing level, but actively reinforce various specific measures depending on the situation."“