SEOUL - South Korea's southern port city Busan is 'gripped with virus fear' after the emergence of a Russian ship cluster, as the number of imported cases of the coronavirus in the country continued to grow.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SEOUL - South Korea's southern port city Busan is"gripped with virus fear" after the emergence of a Russian ship cluster, as the number of imported cases of the coronavirus in the country continued to grow.
Concern has grown over a potential spike in numbers in Busan in days ahead, while questions are raised over a possible loophole in virus screening procedures at ports. "Fears of the coronavirus epidemic are rapidly spreading among citizens in Busan," Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Vice-Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said all Russian vessels will now be checked for signs of the virus before being allowed to dock in Busan.
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