S. Korea postpones opening of all schools by two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak

South Korea will postpone the start of the new school semester by two weeks to March 23, the country's education minister Yoo Eun-hae told a briefing on Monday due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The total confirmed cases in the country is currently at 4,212. 

"Two weeks are essential for the coronavirus outbreak to ease," said Yoo, adding that the ministry will provide digital textbooks and online classes so that the students can avoid any study gaps.  

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