The World Health Organization warned nations could face a serious problem if they fail to 'hit hard now' against the virus, which has infected more than 75,000 in China and over 1,100 abroad.
The total number of cases in South Korea nearly doubled to 204 on Friday, making it the hardest-hit country outside China.
It started with a 61-year-old woman who developed a fever on February 10 but attended at least four church services before being diagnosed. Most people on the streets were wearing masks Friday, but many businesses were closed and workers sprayed disinfectant outside the church. Iran confirmed three new cases after two elderly men died from the virus in the city of Qom, prompting Iraq to ban travel to and from its neighbour and Kuwait's national air carrier to suspend flights.
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