‘Avoid South Korea counties’

Not taking chances: Market workers wearing protective gear spraying disinfectant at a market in Daegu as a preventive measure after a Covid-19 outbreak. — AFP

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised travellers to avoid non-essential trips to two places in South Korea – Daegu city and Cheongdo county – given the increase in the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases there.

Those travelling to the rest of the country should also exercise caution, including monitoring developments and heeding the advice of the local authorities, said an MOH statement yesterday.