Coronavirus: South Korean sect head says sorry for outbreak spread
- Shincheonji leader apologises and seeks forgiveness from the public and government
- China reports its lowest number of new infections since cities went into lockdown in January
China’s National Health Commission also reported 202 new infections on Monday, the lowest number of daily new cases since January 22, the day before emergency measures – including placing entire cities in lockdown – were introduced.
The commission said 196 of the new cases were in Hubei province, epicentre of the outbreak, and all but three had occurred in the provincial capital Wuhan. As of Sunday, 44,462 patients had recovered from the illness.
South Korean sect leader apologises as infections grow
South Korea reported 599 new coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the nation to 4,335. In all, 26 people have died in the country from Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Also on Monday, the leader of a religious sect linked to the outbreak apologised for the spread of the virus.
“I would like to offer my sincere apology to the people on behalf of the members,” Shincheonji sect head Lee Man-hee said, bowing on his knees in Gapyeong.
“Although it was not intentional, many people have been infected.
“We made our utmost efforts but were unable to prevent it all. I seek the forgiveness of the people.
