S. Korea reports 171 more cases of COVID-19, raising total to 1,766

South Korea on Thursday saw the largest jump in the number confirmed novel coronavirus cases in one day since the outbreak began. A total of 505 new cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the total number to 1,766, according to Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

South Korea's total new case count reported Thursday has overtaken China's announcement today of 433 new cases.

A 75-year-old virus patient who is tied to the religious sect in Daegu died of respiratory failure earlier Thursday, bringing the nation's death toll to 13.

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