Coronavirus

South Korea Surpasses 1,000 COVID Deaths

South Korea's president said residents staying home has helped in limiting the spread of the virus.

South Korea Surpasses 1,000 COVID Deaths
Ahn Young-joon / AP
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Deaths from COVID-19 in South Korea surpassed 1,000 today. The country has recorded nearly 65,000 cases.

The government imposed strict social distancing rules to combat the rise in cases. South Korea's president said residents staying home has helped.