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- Global cases: More than 3.4 million
- Global deaths: More than 243,600
- Most cases reported: United States (more than 1.1 million), Spain (over 216,500), Italy (over 209,300), United Kingdom (over 183,000), France (over 168,500)
The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of 9:17 a.m. Beijing time.
All times below are in Beijing time.
9:48 am: South Korea confirms 13 new cases
There were 13 new cases of infection in South Korea and no additional deaths as of Sunday morning, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
South Korea has so far reported 10,793 cases of infection and 250 deaths. Social distancing efforts, mass testing and the reliance on technology helped contain the virus’ spread in the country, without resorting to severe lockdown measures seen elsewhere.
People wearing face masks over precations…
