Virus Spike Leads Some South Korean Schools, Businesses To Close Again

On Friday, a resurgence of COVID-19 in Seoul led the government to shut down parts of the metropolitan area, affecting schools, parks, theaters, and museums. Schools had just reopened on Wednesday, but 79 new cases were reported the next day, many linked to a distribution center with lax prevention measures. The Health Minister urged citizens to avoid large gatherings, and public events were postponed or canceled. South Korea, praised for managing the virus without a full lockdown, ordered affected schools and businesses to close for two weeks.

What action did the South Korean government take in response to the coronavirus resurgence in Seoul?

• Shut down parts of the metropolitan area

• Increased public transportation

• Opened more public spaces

• Implemented a full lockdown

What was the reason for the spike in COVID-19 cases after schools reopened?

• A new virus strain

• A distribution center not enforcing measures

• Increased travel

• Public protests

What did the Health Minister of South Korea advise citizens to do?

• Travel internationally

• Attend large gatherings

• Avoid large gatherings

• Ignore safety measures

How long were the affected schools and businesses ordered to remain closed?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Indefinitely

• One month

What was South Korea praised for in its handling of the virus?

• Closing all borders

• Developing a vaccine

• Combating the virus without a full lockdown

• Implementing a full lockdown