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South Korea declares Daegu a ‘special zone’ over virus cases

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea on Friday declared the southeast city of Daegu and the surrounding region a “special management zone” after a surge in virus cases that city officials say threaten to overwhelm the region’s health system. Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun said the national government will concentrate its support to the region to ease a shortage in sickbeds, medical personnel and equipment. “A month into the [COVID-19] outbreak, we have entered an emergency phase,” Chung said.

 

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