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SouthKorea has reported more than 123 new cases of Coronavirus and 4th Death raising the total number of infected to 556

Posted by Sach0071,619 pts Saturday, February 22, 2020

The number of people infected by coronavirus has now risen to 556 in South Korea. There was a reported jump of 123 new cases in last 24 hrsaccording to the country's Centers fro Disease controls and prevention on Sunday morning. It also reported two more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to four.

More of half of the cases have been linked to outbreaks at a branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in country’s fourth-largest city Daegu. More than 1,000 people who attended the church have reported flu-like symptoms.

Of the 123 new cases, 63 are from the church in Daegu, according to the health authority.

Officials are also investigating a possible link between churchgoers and the spike in infections at the Cheongdo hospital, where more than 110 people have been infected so far, mostly patients at a mental illness ward.

The virus has infected every region and is predicted to spread throughput South Korea now.

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    Realvibekiller
    Realvibekiller445 pts Sunday, February 23, 2020 0
    Sunday, February 23, 2020

    I didn’t want to see this coming but a part of me knew because South Korea is such a vibrant fast paced country with many people who love to travel and go out with large groups. My heart goes out to all of them and I hope they all stay safe

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    LoveKpopfromAust
    LoveKpopfromAust4,443 pts Saturday, February 22, 2020 4
    Saturday, February 22, 2020

    That was fast, exponential growth unfortunately. I fear this will spread throughout the world, just like influenza except faster and with worse outcomes. I hope people can somehow stay safe.

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