Article: 1,006 confirmed cases by 6pm... 1,000 people per day again in 6 months
Source: SBS
Korea is seeing a sharp increase in confirmed corona cases again causing deep concern.
According to authorities, total of 1,006 infections per day were confirmed as of 6pm on the 6th. 87.5% of infections were from metro area. Seoul (521) and Gyeonggi (313) accounted for 83% of the cases.
Major cluster infections were found in 8 restaurants in Mapo-gu, Seoul, 8 English schools as well as indoor sports facilities, workplaces in Gangnam and Daejeon, Incheon elementary school and entertainment bars in Haeundae-gu, Busan.
- [+722, -15] It's because people were gathering like dogs over the weekend..ㅋㅋ
- [+288-10] Why was Taekgeukgi rally dismissed as murder rally...why are things so quiet???
- [+144, -3] If you go outside in the city there are lines at the bars ㅋㅋㅋㅋ. If you even want to get a drink, you have to go elsewhere than downtown or eat at home ㅋㅋ
- [+123, -11] What happened to quarantining?
- [+103, -3] Great job...
- [+61, -1] It was already expected after 8,000 people gathered for the KCTU rally. They didn't follow quarantine rules because they knew they won't get caught.
- [+45, -0] There are record amounts of travel abroad in July ㅋㅋㅋ and no self-quarantine for people entering our country from overseas ㅋㅋ. They tried restricting gatherings over 5 people but how's that working? They already missed critical time to enforce quarantine so what did you expect?
- [+32, -4] Corona is on the rise because of illegal assembly of the KCTU!
- [+18, -0] My eyes were opened after I went to the US and saw everyone out and about without masks. Who's going to take responsibility now that we're hitting 1,000 cases a day?
- [+7, -0] Even with this, bars are lined up through the streets. People must have noodles for brains..