New coronavirus cluster linked to South Korean church

Seoul, March 16 (AFP/APP): A new coronavirus cluster linked to a South Korean religious group emerged on Monday, with 46 cases at a church near Seoul that defied calls to suspend services. The Grace River Church in Seongnam, south of the capital, finally closed its doors on Sunday after nearly a third of its 135 worshippers tested positive — including the pastor and his wife. It continued holding services despite repeated government requests for the public to avoid group activities, including religious meetings. Forty infections had been newly confirmed among the congregation, Seongnam city authorities said, adding to six previously … Continue reading New coronavirus cluster linked to South Korean church