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New Virus Cases Double in S. Korea, Biggest Spike in 53 Days
- Latest surge linked to online retailer’s distribution center
- Public museums, parks in Seoul region to temporarily close
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South Korea reported its biggest spike in new coronavirus cases in nearly two months, raising fears of a second wave of infections that challenges its highly touted testing and contact tracing strategy to stem the pandemic.
The country on Thursday reported 79 new cases, about double the new infections reported a day earlier and marked the highest number of cases since April 5 when it registered 81. The total number of confirmed cases reached 11,344, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.