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South Korea Records Spike In New Coronavirus Cases After Nightclub Outbreak

Health officials reported 34 new infections on Sunday – the country's highest daily tally in about a month. Most of the new infections were tied to several nightlife businesses in Seoul.

South Korea reported 34 new coronavirus infections Sunday, its highest daily tally in about a month, following an outbreak tied to several nightclubs and bars.

Korean health officials said that 24 of the new

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