국내 코로나 어제 280명 신규 확진...이틀연속 200명대<br /><br />South Korea reported nearly 3-hundred cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, mostly from the capital region.<br />To try to avoid having to put the country into lockdown, the government has once again desperately called for pthe public's cooperation in social distancing.<br />Lee Kyung-eun has the details.<br />South Korea reported 2-hundred-80 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, marking the 12th straight day of cases in the triple digits.<br />It is the first time since the country’s first wave in February and March,… that there have been more than...100 new cases for more than 10 days in a row.<br />The government previously said if the trend continues, it could impose level three social distancing measures.<br />Under level three, the country would basically go into a collective shutdown, as it prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people.<br />Already, a number of institutions, including a broadcasting station and city hall, went into a so-called "Corona shutdown" after seeing cluster infections.<br />And raising the level would cause further damage to the struggling economy and mentally exhausted public.<br />To prevent this from happening, the government has desperately called for the public's cooperation, saying that this week is key to stopping this outbreak.<br />"Social distancing is the only vaccine to prevent the nationwide spread of COVID-19. We are grateful for those who voluntarily take part in virus prevention measures bearing much inconvenience."<br />He also called for cooperation from doctors,... who are set to go on another round of strikes over the government's new medical reform plans.<br />"The government is negotiating with medical workers with sincerity and an open mind to protect the public. I urge doctors to swiftly return to work where patients are waiting for them."<br />The previous strikes have already caused delays in hospitals run by universities, prompting health authorities raise even more concerns amid the continuing resurgence of COVID-19.<br />Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.<br />
