South Korea reports more recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows an outdoor gym which has been cordoned off as part of efforts to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea, April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported on Monday that at least 116 people initially cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again, although officials suggested they would soon look at easing strict recommendations aimed at preventing new outbreaks.

South Korea reported only 25 new cases overall on Monday, but the rise in "reactivated" patients has raised concerns as the country seeks to stamp out infections.