South Korea reports record high 342,446 new daily COVID-19 cases | Inquirer News

South Korea reports record high 342,446 new daily COVID-19 cases

/ 11:22 AM March 09, 2022

COVID-19 Seoul, South Korea

People wait in line to undergo the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at a temporary testing site set up at City Hall Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, February 10, 2022.  REUTERS FILE PHOTO

SEOUL — South Korea reported a new record daily high 342,446 COVID-19 cases, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Wednesday, amid a surge of Omicron infections.

The country also reported an additional 158 deaths from the virus, KDCA said.

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