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Number of COVID-19 Cases on Rise in S. Korea
Pyongyang, March 20 (KCNA) -- The number of COVID-19 cases rose to 8,565 in south Korea, according to news reports.

The central anti-epidemic measure headquarters said 152 more cases were confirmed to be infected with novel coronavirus within 24 hours as of 00:00 Thursday.

COVID-19 has claimed 92 dead in south Korea.

The south Korean authorities decided to take a special measure for all passengers from abroad and issued a warning about trip to all the countries and regions.

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