South Korea worries as virus resurgence spreads
Twenty-three of the new cases came from the densely popular Seoul metropolitan area, which has been at the center of a virus resurgence since late May amid increased economic activity and eased attitudes on social distancing. Health Minster Park Neung-hoo is expressing alarm over the rise of infections in Gwangju, which had one of the smallest case loads among major South Korean cities before this week.(AP) AMS AMS.
- Country:
- Korea Rep
South Korea says it has confirmed 54 more COVID-19 cases as the coronavirus continues to spread beyond the capital region and reach cities like Gwangju, which has shut schools and tightened social restrictions after dozens fell sick this week. The figures reported Thursday brought the national case total to 12,904, including 282 deaths.
Twenty-two of the new cases are in Gwangju, a southwestern city where infections were tied to various places, including office buildings, public libraries, welfare centers, and a Buddhist temple. Twenty-three of the new cases came from the densely popular Seoul metropolitan area, which has been at the center of a virus resurgence since late May amid increased economic activity and eased attitudes on social distancing.
Health Minister Park Neung-hoo is expressing alarm over the rise of infections in Gwangju, which had one of the smallest caseloads among major South Korean cities before this week.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Gwangju
- South Korea
- Park Neunghoo
- Buddhist
- Seoul
ALSO READ
South Korea PM, senior aides offer to resign after ruling party's election defeat -Yonhap
South Korea's Prime Minister and top officials step down following election loss
Opposition win in South Korea election to deepen policy stalemate for Yoon
UPDATE 2-Opposition win in South Korea election to deepen policy stalemate for Yoon
South Korean Opposition set for landslide victory in parliamentary elections