S.Korea’s Covid-19 count ticks up as authorities consider tougher distancing | Malay Mail

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SEOUL, Aug 19 ― South Korea reported more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases for the second time today as it struggles to subdue a wave of outbreaks during the summer holidays, driven by the more contagious Delta variant. South Korea has managed to tackle outbreaks since its epidemic began early...

SEOUL, Aug 19 ― South Korea reported more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases for the second time today as it struggles to subdue a wave of outbreaks during the summer holidays, driven by the more contagious Delta variant.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 2,152 cases for yesterday, the second highest since the pandemic began, after the daily tally topped 2,200 for the first time last week. Total infections rose to 230,808, with 2,191 deaths. More than 35 per cent of the 2,114 domestically transmitted cases were in areas outside the capital, up from some 20 per cent a month ago, KDCA data showed.

Most other regions are under Level 3 curbs, which include a ban on gatherings of more than four people at any time and a 10pm curfew for cafes and restaurants.

 

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