South Korea reports 315 more coronavirus cases, daily rise 571

The South -- which has an advanced health system whose statistics are regarded as reliable by observers -- now has 2,337 cases, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on its website.

By AFP | Updated: Feb 28, 2020, 02.16 PM IST

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has his body temperature checked as he arrives at the National Assembly in Seoul.

SEOUL: South Korea reported 315 new coronavirus cases on Friday afternoon, taking its rise on the day to 571 and overtaking the increase reported in China, where the disease first emerged.

The South -- which has an advanced health system whose statistics are regarded as reliable by observers -- now has 2,337 cases, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on its website.

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