Coronavirus cases spike in South Korea

763 cases were reported in South Korea making it the world’s largest total outside China

Last updated: February 24, 2020 | 09:02

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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People line up to buy face masks at a store in Daegu. South Korea reported 161 more coronavirus cases Monday, taking the nationwide total to 763 and making it the world’s largest total outside China.

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in has put the country on its highest alert for infectious diseases and says officials should take "unprecedented, powerful" steps to fight a viral outbreak

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Workers wearing protective gears spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a market in Seoul

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Workers wearing protective gears spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a market in Seoul.

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Paramedics put on protective gear to inspect people possibly infected with the coronavirus in Daegu.

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People line up to buy foods and supplies at a supermarket in Daegu.

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Tourists wearing face masks visit Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul as a preventative measure after a coronavirus outbreak.

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People in traditional Korean hanbok dresses wear face masks as they visit Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul.

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People in traditional Korean hanbok dresses wear face masks as they visit Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul.

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Electric screens about precautions against the illness COVID-19 are seen in a subway train in Seoul.

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A thermal camera system monitors the body heat of passengers at a railway station in the southeastern city of Daegu.

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Workers wearing protective gears prepare to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a market in Seoul.

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A worker wearing protective gears sprays disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a subway station in Seoul.

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Christian faithful wearing masks to prevent contacting coronavirus pray during a service in Seoul.

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Police officers wearing face masks stand guard during a rally in downtown Seoul.

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Workers wearing protective gears spray disinfectant as a precaution against the COVID-19 at a local market in Daegu.

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Medical workers wearing protective gear transfer a suspected coronavirus patient (C) to another hospital from Daenam Hospital.

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Workers wearing protective gears spray disinfectant as a precaution against the COVID-19 at a local market in Daegu.

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A huge screen about precautions against the COVID-19 is seen in downtown Seoul.

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A medical worker gets ready as ambulances are parked to transport a confirmed coronavirus patient in Daegu.

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