SEOUL: South Korea reported 34 additional cases of Covid-19 (coronavirus) over the past 24 hours as a spate of transmissions linked to clubgoers threatens the country’s hard-won gains in its fight against the virus. Figures released on Sunday (May 10) showed increased national totals to 10,874 with 256 deaths.
Stores and bars stand on an empty street is at night in the Itaewon area of Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday . A potential second wave of coronavirus infections could be possible in South Korea after confirmed cases suddenly increased after a lull, with a surge tied to nightclubs in Seoul. - Bloomberg
The agency said 9,610 have recovered and 10,128 others were undergoing tests to determine whether they’ve contracted the virus. Officials on Friday said they detected at least 15 infections linked to a 29-year-old man who had visited three Itaewon clubs before testing positive Wednesday. The nation has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus, but the order from the Seoul mayor on Saturday followed the new infection cluster in Itaewon, one of the city's busiest nightlife districts.
"While keeping enhanced alertness till the end, we must never lower our guard regarding epidemic prevention," he added.
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