Asia Today: South Korea closes many schools again amid surge South Korea is closing schools and returning to remote learning in the Seoul area as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit daily increases in coronavirus casesSEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea is closing schools and returning to remote learning in the capital region as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit daily increases in coronavirus cases. South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 280 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the 12-day total to 3,175. Yoo said most children at kindergartens, elementary, middle and high schools will receive online classes at least until Sept. 11. The country since Sunday has banned larger gatherings, shut down nightspots and churches and removed fans from professional sports nationwide. Victoria’s Health Department reported 148 new infections in the latest 24-hour period and eight deaths.

Source: ABC News August 25, 2020 02:48 UTC