South Korea reports biggest rise in coronavirus cases since March | Malay Mail

South Korean police stand guard near the Sarang Jeil Church, which has become a new cluster of coronavirus disease infections, in Seoul, South Korea, August 21, 2020. — Reuters pic

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 397 new infections as of midnight Saturday, up from the previous day’s 332 and marking more than a week of daily three-digit rises. From today the government imposed second-tier social-distancing rules in areas outside Seoul, banning in-person church meetings and closing nightclubs, buffets and cyber cafes.

On social media, mothers posted notes saying they have cancelled vacation plans to nearby hotels and the southern resort island of Jeju to comply with government guidelines.

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