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S. Korea reports 124 new infections on Sunday; alert on possible cluster infection after Halloween

2020-11-01 6 Dailymotion

신규확진 닷새째 세자리, 핼러윈발 확산 우려...정부, 오후 '거리두기' 개편안 발표<br /><br />South Korea today reported more than a hundred new cases of COVID-19 for a fifth day in a row.<br />The authorities are watching closely for potential outbreaks from people this weekend celebrating Halloween.<br />Because of the recent rise in cases, the government this afternoon is going to announce some revised social distancing measures that will be tailored to the different regions.<br />Yoon Jung-min reports.<br />South Korea on Sunday reported 124 new cases of COVID-19,... the fifth straight day the figure has been in the triple digits.<br />One hundred and one were locally transmitted, while 23 cases were imported from abroad.<br />The health authorities are closely monitoring new cluster infections this week,... because of the crowds going to bars and nightclubs on Saturday to celebrate Halloween.<br />A number of clubs and bars voluntarily chose not to open, but there were large crowds out on the streets of the Seoul neighborhoods of Itaewon, Hongdae and Gangnam.<br />Itaewon clubs were the epicenter of a cluster infection back in May.<br />This afternoon, in response to the persistent coronavirus threat, the authorities are expected to announce a revised set of social distancing rules,... because some have raised concerns about the social and economic costs of the existing restrictions.<br />The government is expected to unveil a comprehensive set of measures, tailored to different kinds of facilities, businesses and regions,... taking into account the different circumstances of each.<br />Health Minister Park Neunghoo said earlier that the new guidelines would be specific to the various regions rather than one size fits all.<br />Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News.<br />

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