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S. Korea raises coronavirus alert level to 'highest': president

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AFP Seoul

South Korea is raising its alert level on the new coronavirus to the "highest", President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, in the face of a sudden spike in the number of infections.

"The COVID-19 incident faces a grave turning point," Moon said following a government meeting on the virus.

"The government will raise the alert level to the highest level.

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First Published: Feb 23 2020 | 1:06 PM IST

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