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S. Korea reports 57 new cases of coronavirus infection

- S. Korea adds 57 more cases to new coronavirus outbreak, total now at 11,776- Death toll from coronavirus remains unchanged at 273- 21 patients released after full recovery, total cured people at 10,552South Korea reported 57 more cases of the new coronavirus Sunday, marking the second straight day the number was above 50, raising concerns over new cluster infections in the densely populated greater Seoul area ahead of the final phase of school reopening.The new infections raised the country's total caseload to 11,776, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. This is the highest number of daily infections since the 58 reported May 29.The death toll remained flat at 273, while the number of people released from quarantine after fully recovering totaled 10,552, up 21 from the previous day, according to health authorities.Of the 53 non-imported cases, all but four were reported in Seoul and adjacent areas. Seoul added 27 cases, while Incheon, west of Seoul, and Gyeonggi Province, surrounding the capital, each reported six and 19 cases, the KCDC said.The author

Jun 7, 2020
S. Korea reports 57 new cases of coronavirus infection

Korea reports 51 new virus cases, most in 8 days

A health official wearing protective gear takes samples from a man during COVID-19 testing at a makeshift clinic in Seoul, Friday. APThe Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 51 more COVID-19 infections Saturday, the most in eight days, raising the alert over new infection clusters popping up across the densely populated greater Seoul area.The new case raised the country's total to 11,719, the KCDC said, and is the highest number of daily infections since 58 reported May 29.The number of new cases appeared to be flattening after hitting 79, May 28; but the figure started to rise again due to infections reported at small churches in Incheon, west of Seoul, and Gyeonggi Province, which surrounds the capital.Of the 43 non-imported cases, all but three were reported in Seoul and the adjacent area.Seoul added 23 cases, while Incheon and Gyeonggi Province reported 10 and seven cases, respectively.The latest data comes as the country grapples with a string of community infections linked to religious gatherings, nightclubs and a distribution center in the metropolit

Jun 6, 2020
Korea reports 51 new virus cases, most in 8 days

More than 900 US virus deaths in past 24 hours: tracker

Demonstrators kneel as they hold flowers during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, June 5. U.S. health authorities worry that mass protests taking place across the country may lead to a new surge in COVID-19 infections in the coming weeks. ReutersThe COVID-19 pandemic killed 922 people in the United States in the past 24 hours, according to figures released Friday by Johns Hopkins University. The latest deaths bring the total in the United States to 109,042, and there have been more than 1.89 million cases, according to a real-time tally maintained by the Baltimore-based university at 8:30 pm Saturday (local time)Some 491,000 people have recovered from the disease.The United States has suffered by far the largest number of both COVID-19 deaths and infections.On a per capita basis, however, several European countries ― including France, Italy and Spain ― have a higher death toll.President Donald Trump said earlier Friday that the United States was "largely through" the pandemic and renewed

Jun 6, 2020
More than 900 US virus deaths in past 24 hours: tracker
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WHO changes advice on face masks

Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference on the situation of COVID-19 in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 28. ReutersThe World Health Organization changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic Friday, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.The use of masks has been a hot topic ever since the pandemic first emerged in China in December."In light of evolving evidence, WHO advises that governments should encourage the general public to wear masks where there is widespread transmission and physical distancing is difficult," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.In areas with community-level virus transmission, "we advise that people aged 60 years or over, or those with underlying conditions, should wear a medical mask in situations where physical distancing is not possible", he added.But the UN health agency stressed that facemasks alone "will not protect you from COVID-19" ― and people suffering from the virus should not be out in public if they ca

Jun 6, 2020
WHO changes advice on face masks
  • Can US reopen safely? Korean doctor says it can - but only if 'almost everyone' wears a mask

Masks to be compulsory on public transport in England

A pedestrian walks over Westminster Bridge alongside Parliament in London, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. APMasks will be compulsory on public transport in England from next week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, transport minister Grant Shapps said Thursday."As of 15th June, face coverings will be mandatory on public transport," he said at a daily briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak.The government had previously advised people to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces such as shops and public transport but stopped short of making them compulsory.They remain only a recommendation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whose devolved administrations have responsibility for transport.The announcement was made as part of plans to ease lockdown restrictions in England, as infection rates and the number of deaths from COVID-19 falls.A total of 39,904 people have died in the outbreak in Britain, according to the latest official figures, which is the second-highest toll in the world after the United States."We need to ensure every precaution is taken on buses

Jun 5, 2020
Masks to be compulsory on public transport in England
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Virus spreads via multi-level marketers

The entrance to Richway, a multi-level marketing company located in Seoul's southern Gwanak-gu, is locked after dozens of workers and visitors there have been confirmed to have COVID-19. / Yonhap By Jun Ji-hyeHealth authorities are expressing concern over a new COVID-19 infection cluster that began at a multi-level marketing company selling health supplements, as most of its customers are senior citizens who are more vulnerable to the disease.According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), Friday, 19 more patients have been traced to the company, called Richway, with the total number of related cases reaching 29 as of Friday noon. The first case was confirmed on June 2 ― a man in his 70s. Of the 29 patients, 18 live in Seoul, five are Gyeonggi Province residents, four live in Incheon and two are from South Chungcheong Province. The company is located in Gwanak-gu, southern Seoul.“Those who visited the company between May 21 and June 3 need

Jun 5, 2020
Virus spreads via multi-level marketers

Consumers rush to buy thinner face masks ahead of summer

Demand for thinner masks has been growing as temperatures increase. GettyimagesbankAn online shopping channel selling thinner face masks crashed Friday as South Koreans rushed to buy the antivirus masks amid warmer weather.Mask manufacturer Welkeeps began sales of the "saliva droplet prevention" masks at 9 a.m., but its online server shortly was shut down as shoppers rushed to get the masks priced at 500 won (US$0.40).While the thinner masks are known to prevent less pollutants than thicker and more durable government-supplied masks, demand for them has been growing as warmer weather makes it uncomfortable for people to wear them.Demand had especially spiked recently as students across the country began returning to school in May. Parents went on to buy the thinner masks for easier breathing, which drove up their prices and exhausted supply.Data by supermarket operator E-mart showed that sales of surgical masks that are similar to the saliva droplet prevention masks, nearly tripled in the May 22-28 period compared with the previous month.In a bid to cap prices, the food and drug agen

Jun 5, 2020
Consumers rush to buy thinner face masks ahead of summer
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Korea reports 39 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 11,668

Workers wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus take care of grasses at Seoul Plaza in Seoul, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. APSouth Korea continued to report more virus cases linked to religious gatherings in greater Seoul on Friday ahead of further school reopenings next week. Health authorities again urged citizens to stay away from gatherings over the weekend.The country added 39 more cases of the new coronavirus, including 34 local infections, raising the total caseload to 11,668, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). The daily COVID-10 infections remained flat compared to the previous day.All but three of the newly identified domestic transmissions Friday were reported from Seoul and adjacent areas.South Korea has been grappling with a series of group infections tied to religious gatherings, nightclubs and a distribution center, after shifting to a relaxed social-distancing scheme since May 6.As of Thursday, the number of cases tied to 30 small churches in Incheon, west of Seoul, and Gyeonggi Province that surro

Jun 5, 2020
Korea reports 39 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 11,668

S. Korea reports 39 new cases of coronavirus infection

The country added 39 more cases of the new coronavirus, including 33 local infections, raising the total caseload to 11,629.- S. Korea reports 39 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 11,629- No additional virus death, death toll now at 273- 2 more people released after full recovery from coronavirus, total cured patients at 10,499New virus cases in greater Seoul continued to rise Thursday amid a steady increase in cases linked to religious gatherings, putting health authorities on high alert over further spread in the densely populated metropolitan area amid concerns over asymptomatic "silent" virus spreaders.The country added 39 more cases of the new coronavirus, including 33 local infections, raising the total caseload to 11,629, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). All of the newly identified domestic transmissions were reported in Seoul and adjacent areas.A day earlier, the country reported 49 COVID-19 cases, snapping four consecutive days of fewer than 40 new infections.Church-linked transmissions in Seoul and surrounding areas have be

Jun 4, 2020
S. Korea reports 39 new cases of coronavirus infection
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