South Korea reported 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily number in a month, after a small outbreak emerged around a slew of nightclubs that a confirmed patient had visited.
FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease shop at an outlet mall in Gimpo, South Korea, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Sunday’s total was the highest since April 9. After battling the first major epidemic outside China, South Korea posted zero or very few domestic cases over the past 10 days, with the daily tally hovering around 10 or less in recent weeks. At least 15 people were traced to that man as of Friday, and 14 of the 26 cases were reported from Seoul on Sunday, though the KCDC did not specify how many were linked.
The outbreak came just as South Korea has eased some social distancing restrictions and is seeking to fully reopen schools and businesses.
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