[Photo] Soldier Undergoing COVID-19 Test

As the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continues domestically, on the 3rd, medical staff at the temporary screening clinic at Seoul Station in Jung-gu, Seoul, are collecting samples from military personnel. On the same day, the Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight, there were 657 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 63,244. The number of cases in the 600s was recorded for the first time in 23 days since the 11th of last month (689 cases). However, this is due to a significant decrease in the number of diagnostic tests during the New Year holiday (January 1?3) compared to the previous weekdays, so it is too early to conclude that the spread is slowing down. / Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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