By / Fresh reports compiled by Jingdianjia
On February 24, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) urgently announced that the travel health notice for South Korea has been upgraded to Level 3 Warning, advising against all non-essential travel.
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South Korea’s COVID-19 cases have surged dramatically within just two or three days, prompting the travel alert to be raised to Level 3. (Photo / cheriechang1217, the same below)
The number of cases in South Korea has risen sharply to 763, with major cluster outbreaks reported at churches and hospitals, indicating community transmission has begun.
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The COVID-19 situation in South Korea is severe, with the total number of cases reaching 763.
In addition, Daegu City and Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province have been designated as special management areas. Given the increased risk of infection for our citizens in those regions, the CECC announced that, starting today, the travel health notice for South Korea has been elevated to Level 3: Warning, advising the public to avoid all non-essential travel to the country.
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The outbreak in South Korea has significantly impacted the tourism industry, with streets in the country much quieter than usual.
Moreover, the CECC also announced that starting from midnight on February 25, all foreign nationals entering Taiwan from South Korea will be required to undergo 14 days of home quarantine; for Taiwanese nationals who entered from South Korea on February 25 and 26, 14 days of self-health management will be implemented, while those entering from February 27 onward will be subject to 14 days of home quarantine.
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