SEOUL: South Korea is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 as the country continues to see a resurgence of the virus concentrated in the capital area.
Figures released by South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday brought national totals to 12,003 cases and 277 deaths.
It says 10,699 people have so far been released from hospitals after recovery, but 1,057 others remain in treatment.
At least 45 of the new cases were reported from the Seoul metropolitan area, where about half of South Korea’s 51 million people live.
Health officials have struggled to track transmissions linked to entertainment and leisure activities, church gatherings and low-income workers who couldn’t afford to stay home.
Related posts:
CM Kejriwal asks what will common man get from 'one nation, one election'- The New Indian....
Amid Red Sea tensions, Yemen official calls for 'ground action' against Houthis, US steps....
IIT Bombay Graduates Turn Barren Land Into Organic Paradise, Save 80% Water
Christian Meier: From Tour de France grinder to ultra-running winner
Woman accused in dismemberment slaying attacks her attorney in US- The New Indian Express
18 COVID patients die in hospital fire at Gujarat's Bharuch, CM announces Rs 4 lakh...
Denied food, drunk truck driver crashes into eatery on Pune highway | Pune News
Kozhikode plane crash: 3 possible reasons behind fatal landing of Air India...
MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians crush Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets, claim...
Tour Down Under 2021: Australia race cancelled over coronavirus concerns