South Korea worries as Covid-19 resurgence spreads


A woman wearing a face mask to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walks by an advertisement of a hair shop at a shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, on July 2, 2020. - AP

SEOUL (AP): 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 (July 2) brought the national case total to 12,904, including 282 deaths.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

South Korea , covid-19 , cases

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Two local men arrested over firebombing of entertainment outlet in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
India court details sexual harassment charges against former wrestling body chief
Entrepreneur Development Minister urges Sabahans to register as Co-opbank Pertama members
Binance registers with India's financial watchdog as it seeks to resume operations
Akhimullah gets early goal as Malaysia beat South Korea
KKB polls: Go out to vote with peace of mind as safety assured, says s'gor police
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 10, 2024)
‘Singapore will be in good hands under the 4G team’: PM Lee Hsien Loong, after chairing final Cabinet meeting
Malaysia ready to strengthen ties with S'pore under incoming PM, Lawrence Wong, says Anwar
RM45.85 million: May 9 Toto prize money largest ever won on a single ticket in Singapore

Others Also Read