The FCO is now advising against all travel to the city of Daegu, and all but essential travel to Cheongdo.
South Korea is the worst-affected country outside China; nearly 4,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, along with 21 deaths.
Many of the cases have been recorded in Daegu, South Korea’s fourth-largest city, and in Cheongdo. Both cities have been designated “special care zones” owing to the high number of cases.
The FCO cited “the increased incidence of community transmission” and “increasing pressure on medical services” in the city of Daegu for its decision.
