South Korean Officials Confirm 2nd Wave Of COVID-19 Infections

The transcript discusses the unexpected second wave of COVID-19 in Korea, which began in early May due to eased restrictions and infections in nightclubs and bars. The director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the mayor of Seoul warn that if daily infections do not decrease, stricter social distancing measures may be reinstated. The country could face up to 800 new daily cases if the current transmission rate persists.

When was the second wave of COVID-19 infections initially expected to occur in Korea?

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall or Winter

• Early May

What event contributed to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area?

• A political rally

• A sports event

• A holiday weekend

• A music festival

What could happen if the number of daily infections does not decrease?

• Stricter social distancing measures will be reintroduced

• Travel restrictions will be lifted

• Schools will reopen

• Public transportation will be free

What is the potential number of new daily cases Korea could face if transmission rates remain unchanged?

• 800

• 700

• 600

• 500

Who provided the warning about the potential increase in daily COVID-19 cases?

• The Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The Mayor of Seoul

• A local health official

• The President of Korea