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The sect has infected thousands of people with the coronavirus: its leaders will be tried for murder

Authorities in Seoul (South Korea) have filed a lawsuit with the prosecutor's office against 12 leaders of the Shin-cheonji Temple of the Tabernacle of Testimony sect, who are accused of murder, causing harm and violating the law to control the spread of infectious diseases. Writes about this with the BBC.

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According to officials, an outbreak of coronavirus in this country began in the city of Daegu, where followers of the sect infected each other during the ceremony, after which the virus began to spread throughout the country.

This lawsuit reflects the country's growing resentment over this religious group, whose leader calls himself the messiah.

Authorities examined the sect's entire congregation—230 people—and approximately 9 reported experiencing coronavirus symptoms. 88-year-old sect leader Lee Man-hee also took tests for coronavirus, the results of which are still unknown.

Meanwhile, all Catholic churches in South Korea on Sunday, March 1, were closed as a measure to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Many other social events, in particular concerts of the famous pop group BTS, have also been canceled.

The Catholic Church in South Korea numbers about 5,8 million people, making it one of the largest denominations in the country. Services in 1734 churches have been canceled until March 7.

This is an unprecedented step in all 236 years of Catholicism in South Korea.

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Many other denominations have also canceled their Sunday services, including Protestant churches and Buddhist temples.

After China, South Korea has become the second country in terms of coronavirus cases, with 4 confirmed cases and 335 deaths. More than half of those infected are followers of the Shin-chonji Temple of the Tabernacle of Testimony teaching.

What is the Shin-chonji Tabernacle of Testimony Temple?

Religious movement, founded in 1984 by South Korean preacher Lee Man Hee.

Lee, 88, calls himself the Bible's "promised pastor" who will come in Jesus' place.

Followers of his teachings are told that the Second Coming has already taken place - in the form of Lee Man Hee.

The abbreviation "Shin-chonji" stands for "New Heaven and New Earth". Lee Man Hee claims that the Bible is written in encrypted metaphorical language, and its true meaning is accessible only to him and his followers.

Initially, the movement existed only in South Korea, but now it extends to other countries. The organization is accused of creating a cult, its activity has caused criticism and claims in a number of countries.

Situation in the UK

On Sunday, March 1, in Britain, the presence of the Covid-19 virus in another 12 cases was confirmed.

Three out of 12 were in close contact with a person who had previously confirmed the presence of this virus, said the chief physician of England, Professor Chris Whitty.

One of the infected, living in Essex, has not been abroad recently and, doctors say, had no obvious connections with other patients. It is not yet clear how this person was able to become infected.

Of the remaining eight, six recently returned from Italy and two from Iran.

Last Friday, a new patient with an unknown pattern of the spread of infection was also identified in Surrey.

In total, there are currently 36 coronavirus cases in Britain.

France

The Louvre Museum was closed in Paris, after museum workers voted almost unanimously not to go to work because of concerns about their health.

The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. On Saturday, February 29, the French government banned gatherings of more than five thousand people at a time indoors.

In France, 130 cases of Covid-19 have been reported. Two people have passed away.

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It is not clear when the Louvre will open again.

Country Data

According to the WHO, more than 50 cases of the new virus have been reported in 89 countries.

Mortality worldwide amounted to more than 3 cases. Most of both sick and dead are in the PRC.

Sunday, March 1st Australia and Thailand added to the list of countries where deaths as a result of coronavirus were recorded: the 78-year-old Australian died in February on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which was quarantined in Japan.

In thailand a 35-year-old man died who, in addition to coronavirus, had dengue fever; there are a total of 43 cases in this country.

In France It is forbidden to carry out any major events indoors. Many outdoor events, including the marathon in Paris and the fireworks in Nice, to be held this Sunday, are also canceled.

In Italy authorities announced the allocation of 3,6 billion euros ($ 4 billion) to combat the economic consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak. Italy by far the most affected European countries from coronavirus.

In Japan The marathon in Tokyo did not begin to be canceled, but instead of 38 thousand participants, only professional athletes competed in it.

In Iran March 1, it became known about 385 new infected with coronavirus. In total, the country has 978 cases and 54 deaths.

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