(20 Mar 2020) The Chinese government sent boxes of protective masks to South Korea to help the country in its efforts to contain the coronavirus.
The South Korean Red Cross said the masks would be sent to those who were particularly vulnerable to the virus.
As of Friday morning, South Korea had 8,652 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 95 deaths.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. Worldwide, more than 185,000 people have been infected and more than 7,300 have died. Over 80,000 have recovered, most of them in China.
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