Coronavirus latest: New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown; South Korea sees spike in cases

New Zealand on Friday extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland by at least 12 days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced, as authorities struggled with a growing new coronavirus outbreak with 48 active cases.Under level 3 restrictions, the city’s 1.7 million residents will be asked to stay home and consumer-facing businesses shuttered.Across the rest of the country, level 2 restrictions that include social distancing and gathering limits will also be extended until August 26.The move…

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