Thousands wait for hospital beds in South Korea as coronavirus cases surge


  • World
  • Wednesday, 04 Mar 2020

Medical staff in protective gear work at a 'drive-thru' testing center for the novel coronavirus disease of COVID-19 in Yeungnam University Medical Center in Daegu, South Korea, March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as many sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the centre of the worst outbreak outside China.

The new cases bring South Korea's total to 5,621, with at least 32 deaths, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In World

US aid to Ukraine may hinge partly on who takes over as House speaker
Australia state swings from bush fires to flash flooding in 24 hours
U.S. crude oil inventories down last week: API
Canada grizzly bear attack victims were on permitted hike, carrying bear spray
Brazil's government seeks Congress vote on bill taxing offshore, closed-end funds this week
Israel installs new road system to avoid wildlife-vehicle collisions
Pope set for another row with conservatives at bishops' summit
Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Oct. 3
Israel reports new case of dengue fever
GM U.S. sales up 21 percent in Q3

Air Pollutant Index

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Source: Department of Environment, Malaysia

    Others Also Read