South Korea rolled out an app that requires travelers entering the country to self-diagnose and report any possible coronavirus symptoms
A worker sprays disinfectant at a railway station in Daegu, South Korea, on February 26. Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images
The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the world, with alarming spikes this week in Europe and the Middle East. In Asia, attention is focused on South Korea, where the number of cases has jumped to more than 1,200.A 23-year-old American soldier stationed in South Korea has tested positive for the coronavirus -- the first US service member to be infected. He is being isolated and monitored on a military base near the city of Pyeongtaek.
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