South Korea reports 169 new COVID-19 cases, total tops 1,100

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SEOUL: South Korea's COVID-19 case total jumped well into four figures on Wednesday (Feb 26) as authorities reported 169 new infections, taking ...

The vast majority – 90 per cent – of the new infections were in Daegu, the country's fourth-largest city and the epicentre of the outbreak, and the neighbouring province of North Gyeongsang.Between them they account for more than 80 per cent of the national total.

A 61-year-old female member developed a fever on Feb 10, but attended at least four church services in Daegu before being diagnosed. Shincheonji followers have been advised by authorities to refrain from going outside"as much as possible". Authorities urged the public to exercise extra caution, advising citizens to stay home if they have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

 

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