GSK estimated a \u20ac13million loss<\/a><\/em><\/strong> as a result of the previous two-week closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParadise Group, another casino operator in Korea, said in late March that it would close down its four properties in Seoul, Incheon, Jeju and Busan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday (4th April), South Korea extended its social distancing drive for another two weeks until April 19th, as cluster infections and imported Coronavirus cases continued to rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The country has been praised for its testing in the country with large numbers of Covid-19 tests being undertaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The social distancing campaign from the government was first introduced on March 22nd and prohibits mass gatherings of people, while also advising all citizens to voluntarily keep their distance from others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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