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SEOUL: South Korea reported its biggest spike in coronavirus cases in nearly two months on Thursday, as officials scramble to tackle fresh clusters that have raised concerns of a possible second wave of infections.
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has begun to ease restrictions, but is now rushing to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
Officials announced 79 new cases on Thursday -- taking its total to 11,344 -- with most fresh infections from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area. It was the largest increase since 81 cases were announced on April 5. (AFP)
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has begun to ease restrictions, but is now rushing to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
Officials announced 79 new cases on Thursday -- taking its total to 11,344 -- with most fresh infections from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area. It was the largest increase since 81 cases were announced on April 5. (AFP)
