As of February 23, South Korea recorded 123 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infected to 556, of which 4 have died. Fearing the outbreak, Daegu City, about 240 km southwest of the South Korean capital Seoul, suddenly deserted. The concerns about the COVID-19 epidemic have disrupted the lives of more than 2.5 million people in the city. Photo: Reuters.
All traders have closed to prevent the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading, seen at a market in Daegu. Photo: Yonhap.
Not only commercial centers and traditional markets but also libraries have signs "closed". Photo: Yonhap.
Medical staff sprayed disinfectants in front of the branch of Shincheonji Church (Daegu), where a 61-year-old female convert was confirmed to be the 31st COVID-19 patient in Korea. The woman who is said to have made dozens of people who attended her church services also tested positive for COVID-19. More than 1,000 followers are being asked to self-isolate at home. Photo: Yonhap.
Some places that have detected COVID-19 infections in South Korea have used drones to spray disinfectants.
The bread shops in a covered Daegu market have temporarily closed, in contrast to the crowded scene of people coming to eat every day. Photo: Yonhap.
Medical staff assisted in taking a suspected COVID-19 patient to Kyungpook National University Hospital in Daegu on February 19. Photo: Yonhap.
Koreans line up to buy masks at a retail store in the southeast of Daegu city. Photo: Yonhap.
These days, masks have become an indispensable item for people in many places, especially Korea. The common situation of shelves is that there are no more masks for sale. Photo: Yonhap.
