South Korea urges vigilance despite Covid-19 cases decline

South Koreans making their way through the popular Hongdae student district of Seoul on Saturday (March 14). South Korea’s Prime Minister said on Saturday the country’s war against the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is broadening despite a notable decline in new cases. - AFP

SEOUL: South Korea’s Prime Minister said on Saturday (March 14) the country’s war against the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is broadening despite a notable decline in new cases.

He is urging vigilance after the emergence of infection clusters in areas including Seoul and warning of the possibility that the virus re-enters the country from abroad amid widening outbreaks in the West.