South Korea reports highest single day spike in coronavirus cases since March

South Korea which is one of the very few countries to be able to curb the first wave of coronavirus infection, on Saturday, recorded highest single day jump since early March. According to Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the country reported 279 newly confirmed cases. Out of which, majority of cases were reported in the capital region Seoul which is home to approximately 26 million people.

The fresh cases brought the nation's tally of coronavirus infection to 15,318 with 305 casualties.

As per KCDC, Seoul metropolitan area reported 253 fresh cases as fears outgrow in the greater capital region. Even after continuous struggle, the health care authorities have been unable to stem the transmission as cases linked to various places and group including churches, nursery, homes, restaurants and schools continue to surge.

The number of new cases recorded was highest since 367 cases were reported on March 8. Apart from Seoul, other major cities including Daegu and Busan that were the epicenter of country's previous outbreak in later February and March also saw rise in infection.

Meanwhile, to stop the coronavirus spread, South Korea recently opened a high-tech new front, fortifying bus shelters with temperature checking doors and ultraviolet disinfection lamps.