South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,700

Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday with many holding online services instead as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings, with 586 new coronavirus infections taking the tally to 3,736 cases.

Mainland China adds 573 coronavirus infections in week's highest daily rise

Mainland China reported 573 new coronavirus infections on Feb. 29, up from 427 the previous day, for the highest daily increase in a week, national health authorities said on Sunday.

South Korea reports 210 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 3,736: KCDC

South Korea reported 210 new coronavirus cases on Sunday afternoon local time, raising the country's total infections to 3,736, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.