Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge - BBC News
South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers keep rising.
President Moon Jae-in said the country faced "a grave turning point", and the next few days would be crucial in the battle to contain the outbreak.
Five people have died from the virus in South Korea and more than 600 have been infected.
Meanwhile, Italy and Iran have announced steps to try to contain worrying outbreaks of the virus.
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