Virus Spike Leads Some South Korean Schools, Businesses To Close Again

On Friday, a resurgence of COVID-19 in Seoul led the government to shut down parts of the metropolitan area, affecting schools, parks, theaters, and museums. Schools had just reopened on Wednesday, but 79 new cases were reported the next day, many linked to a distribution center with lax prevention measures. The Health Minister urged citizens to avoid large gatherings, and public events were postponed or canceled. South Korea, praised for managing the virus without a full lockdown, ordered affected schools and businesses to close for two weeks.

What was the impact of the distribution center on the COVID-19 cases?

What measures did South Korea's Health Minister recommend to citizens?