Health officials in South Korea prepare to tighten social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area. South Korea has reported 323 new cases of the coronavirus, marking its 16th consecutive day of triple-digit daily jumps, as health officials prepare to tighten social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area, AP reports. The numbers released by the Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday brought the national caseload to 19,400. Fatalities reached 321 after the country added five more deaths overnight. The country has added 4,630 cases over the 16 days, raising fears about possible shortages in hospital capacities.

Source: The Standard August 29, 2020 05:26 UTC