South Korea Closes Churches As Coronavirus Tally Passes 3 700
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| - | <br>SEOUL - Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday with many holding online services instead as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings, with 586 new coronavirus infections taking the tally to 3,736 cases. That came a day after the biggest daily jump of 813 cases in South Korea’s battle with the largest virus outbreak outside China, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.<br><br> | + | <br>SEOUL - Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday with many holding online services instead as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings, with 586 new coronavirus infections taking the tally to 3,736 cases. That came a day after the biggest daily jump of 813 cases in South Korea’s battle with the largest virus outbreak outside China, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.<br><br>South Korea is battling the worst coronavirus outbreak outside China, with almost 4,000 cases confirmed and 21 deaths so far. Most of the South Korean patients have been traced to a branch of the Shincheonji church of Jesus [http://wiki.ndf.taklia.com/index.php?title=User:ElyseRzg94339 Moon Jae In] the south-eastern city of Daegu. The church, a secretive religious sect and alleged "super spreader" has reportedly been dubbed a "public harm auntie" by South Koreans who are angry its followers appear to be ignoring advice to get tested. Authorities say the style of worship — tightly packed congregations where worshippers kneel close together — means cases among followers will continue to rise.<br><br>It should instruct isolated socio-religious communities in practical methods of prevention and apply penalties if individuals or groups do not notify medical experts about members who have contracted coronavirus. Since the spread of the coronavirus in South Korea is intimately related to the unique community style of religious movements, the government must tackle them head-on. Professor David W. Kim is an academic at Australian National University and Kookmin University, Seoul specializing in Asian religions.<br><br>Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading budget carrier, was set to acquire Eastar Air but backed away from the purchase due to the uncertainty regarding when passenger travel will return to normal. Eastar Air’s fate is now uncertain, and other low cost carriers face either bankruptcy or mergers in the future. Domestic passenger traffic was down 38.1 percent and international routes 97.9 percent in June compared to the same period last year.<br> |
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SEOUL - Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday with many holding online services instead as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings, with 586 new coronavirus infections taking the tally to 3,736 cases. That came a day after the biggest daily jump of 813 cases in South Korea’s battle with the largest virus outbreak outside China, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.
South Korea is battling the worst coronavirus outbreak outside China, with almost 4,000 cases confirmed and 21 deaths so far. Most of the South Korean patients have been traced to a branch of the Shincheonji church of Jesus Moon Jae In the south-eastern city of Daegu. The church, a secretive religious sect and alleged "super spreader" has reportedly been dubbed a "public harm auntie" by South Koreans who are angry its followers appear to be ignoring advice to get tested. Authorities say the style of worship — tightly packed congregations where worshippers kneel close together — means cases among followers will continue to rise.
It should instruct isolated socio-religious communities in practical methods of prevention and apply penalties if individuals or groups do not notify medical experts about members who have contracted coronavirus. Since the spread of the coronavirus in South Korea is intimately related to the unique community style of religious movements, the government must tackle them head-on. Professor David W. Kim is an academic at Australian National University and Kookmin University, Seoul specializing in Asian religions.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading budget carrier, was set to acquire Eastar Air but backed away from the purchase due to the uncertainty regarding when passenger travel will return to normal. Eastar Air’s fate is now uncertain, and other low cost carriers face either bankruptcy or mergers in the future. Domestic passenger traffic was down 38.1 percent and international routes 97.9 percent in June compared to the same period last year.
