Soldiers wearing protective gear spray disinfectant in alleyways as a precaution against the new coronavirus in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 3. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

South Korea has confirmed one new death from the coronavirus -- that's the 32nd patient to die in the country.

There are also another 516 cases, which brings the total number of infections to 5,328, according to the South Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

Among the 516 new cases, 405 are from the city of Daegu, where the outbreak has been concentrated. In total, 4,006 cases have been from Daegu, with many of them linked to the Shincheonji religious group.

Another 89 new cases are from North Gyeongsang province, which surrounds Daegu. Around 90% of the nation's cases are from Daegu and North Gyeongsang.