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South Korea confirms 1,025 new COVID-19 cases as infection rate drops

5 articles | Updated 1d ago | Created 2d ago

The Ministry of Public Health and Welfare reported on March 17 that there were no active infections in the country today after confirming over a thousand positive tests earlier this month; however, officials noted an increase from yesterday's figures due largely to delayed reporting by local authorities rather than new viral activity.

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    North Korea announced a complete halt to all nuclear tests on March 17.
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    The announcement was made by the North Korean leadership, with no specific date or time for resumption mentioned in these reports yet. The text mentions that 'no' (0%) will be conducted regarding this activity.
[Mar 17] North Korea announced a complete halt to all nuclear tests on March 17, with no specific date or time for resumption mentioned in these reports yet. The text mentions that 'no' (0%) will be conducted regarding this activity.
[Mar 16] Reports from the previous day confirmed North Korea's announcement of a complete halt to all nuclear tests, stating no further testing would occur. The text mentions that 'no' (0%) will be conducted regarding this activity.