Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak In Asia -- News Updates March 8, 2020

Reuters: South Korea calls for 'concessions, consideration and cooperation' as coronavirus spreads

SEOUL (Reuters) - The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea rose again on Sunday, albeit at a slightly lower rate than previous days, as officials called for the public to cooperate in new rationing policies for face masks.

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 93 new coronavirus cases from late Saturday, for a total of 7,134 in the country.

The increase in cases was lower than the same period a day before, though health officials have warned that numbers could fluctuate as more tests are processed.

South Korea has conducted one of the most ambitious coronavirus testing programs in the world, with thousands of people being tested every day.

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Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak In Asia -- News Updates March 8, 2020

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