S. Korea adds 110 new virus cases, total now at 23,216

TOKYO, Sept 23 (KUNA) -- South Korea added 110 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the country's total caseload to 23,216, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The country reported no additional deaths, keeping the death toll steady at 388, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Of the 99 new local infections, 40 came from Seoul and 28 were reported from the surrounding Gyeonggi Province that surrounds the capital.
The government decided on Sunday to extend the Level 2 social distancing scheme in a three-tier system nationwide until September 27.
Under the second level, all indoor gatherings of 50 or more people are banned, while the ceiling is 100 for outdoor meetings. Public facilities such as museums or libraries are closed, along with high-risk facilities such as nightspots. (end) mk.mah