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S. Korean Hospitals Lack Enough Space for Coronavirus Patients

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   South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, as
   health officials said more than 2,000 people in the city hardest hit by
   the outbreak were waiting for open spaces in hospitals.

   South Korea has seen the most cases outside of China, and is planning
   to spend about $10 billion on medical resources and measures to
   counteract the economic impact of the outbreak.

   China reported a continued slowdown of new cases of the coronavirus
   Wednesday with 119 new people infected, far reduced from when it
   reported several thousand at a time.

   The focus of containing the outbreak has shifted to places such as
   Italy and Iran, which have not only seen their own cases steadily
   increase, but have also had their citizens and others who traveled from
   those areas test positive while in other countries.

   Italy reported a sharp increase in deaths on Tuesday, up to 79, the
   most outside of China. India, which has linked cases to Italian
   tourists, said Wednesday the number of cases there jumped from five to
   28.

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