South Korea reports 38 new coronavirus cases, Seoul sees spike in infections

South Korea's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly confirmed 38 new coronavirus cases on June 8 taking total count to 11,814 cases and 273 fatalities. According to reports, re is a spike in number of cases in densely populated capital area. Authorities reportedly said that four new cases emerged from Seoul metropolitan area, which inhabits half of country's population.

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Health minister warns authorities

According to international media reports, officials believe that new cases might have links to door-to-door sellers, e-commerce workers and people who are roaming out without following social distancing measures. Park Neunghoo, health minister has urged officials to examine supplies of test equipment as infections continue to rise. He also warned education officials to cross-check preventive measures as millions of students return to school. 

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governers and authorities in greater capital area have instructed closure of thousands of nightclubs, hostess bars, karaoke rooms, churches and wedding halls to contain spre of virus. Several entertainment venues located in Seoul, Incheon, and Daejeon have started garing personal details of ir customers through smartphone QR codes so that y could be traced when re is a requirement. 

Despite jump in coronavirus infections, government stressed on reopening schools in a phase-wise manner. South Korean government has reportedly defended its decision to reopen schools despite spike in coronavirus cases. Education Ministry reportedly commented that 519 schools have started distance learning program and could t immediately confirm figures how many schools h to delay ir resumptions because of virus concerns.

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Im: AP