S. Korea designates worst-hit virus regions 'special disaster zones'

It has the highest number of cases in Asia after China, with 8,162 confirmed infections and 75 deaths. FMTNews Covid19

South Korean army soldiers wearing protective suits move to spray disinfectant in Daegu.

South Korea, which has the highest number of cases in Asia after China, now has a total of 8,162 confirmed infections and 75 deaths, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. South Korean President Moon Jae-in declared Daegu and North Gyeongsang province as “special disaster zones”, the presidential Blue House spokesman Kang Min-seok said.

The drop in new cases come after most of the mass infection cases linked to the church members were identified, said Kwon.

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