S. Korea reports 191 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, highest since early September
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코로나19 신규확진자 191명 ... 9월 초 이후 최다
South Korea saw the most coronavirus cases in more than two months on Friday, with nearly 200 new infections.
Health authorities are reviewing tougher social distancing measures to bring the numbers down.
Min Suk-hyen reports.
South Korea reported 191 new COVID-19 cases on Friday...the highest number since September 4th.
Of the latest cases, 162 were locally transmitted and 29 were from overseas.
This now brings the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 28-thousand-133.
One more death was reported, raising the death toll to 488.
The recent uptick in cases comes mostly from cluster infections reported at nursing homes, long-term care facilities, schools, workplaces, cafes, and small social gatherings.
Health authorities are on high alert and are even considering tightening social distancing measures.
"If cases continue to increase, we may have to seriously consider raising the social distance measures. Already, Asan, Cheonan, Wonju and Suncheon have raised their measures to Level 1-point-5. We should remember that it's not time to be complacent."
As daily new cases have been on the rise, there are fears this could lead to another round of toughened measures nationwide, just a month after measures were eased to their lowest level in mid-October.
Min Suk-hyen, Arirang News.
South Korea saw the most coronavirus cases in more than two months on Friday, with nearly 200 new infections.
Health authorities are reviewing tougher social distancing measures to bring the numbers down.
Min Suk-hyen reports.
South Korea reported 191 new COVID-19 cases on Friday...the highest number since September 4th.
Of the latest cases, 162 were locally transmitted and 29 were from overseas.
This now brings the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 28-thousand-133.
One more death was reported, raising the death toll to 488.
The recent uptick in cases comes mostly from cluster infections reported at nursing homes, long-term care facilities, schools, workplaces, cafes, and small social gatherings.
Health authorities are on high alert and are even considering tightening social distancing measures.
"If cases continue to increase, we may have to seriously consider raising the social distance measures. Already, Asan, Cheonan, Wonju and Suncheon have raised their measures to Level 1-point-5. We should remember that it's not time to be complacent."
As daily new cases have been on the rise, there are fears this could lead to another round of toughened measures nationwide, just a month after measures were eased to their lowest level in mid-October.
Min Suk-hyen, Arirang News.