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Sun, May 22, 2022 | 22:03

South Korea's new infections fall below 20,000 for 1st time in 6 days

New COVID-19 cases fell below 20,000 for the first time in six days for Saturday in a downward trend in virus cases amid the government's effort to move the country back to pre-pandemic normalcy. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 19,298 infections, including 24 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 17,957,697.

2022-05-22 13:55

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall for 4th day, remain below 30,000

New COVID-19 cases fell for a fourth consecutive day to stay below 30,000, Friday, as the government kept tight vigilance, postponing a plan to relax more antivirus curbs. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 23,462 infections, including 11 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 17,938,399.

2022-05-21 15:39

North Korea reports nearly 220,000 new suspected COVID-19 cases, one more death

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop for 3rd day

New COVID-19 cases fell for a third consecutive day Thursday to stay below 30,000, but the government delayed relaxing more virus restrictions, citing the continuing Omicron wave and possible spread of other variants.

2022-05-20 10:35

Gov't extends mandatory quarantine for COVID-19 patients for 4 more weeks

Gov't extends mandatory quarantine for COVID-19 patients for 4 more weeks

The government will extend the current seven-day quarantine mandate for COVID-19 patients for four more weeks until June 20, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min said Friday.

2022-05-20 10:34

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop for 3rd day

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall to 28,000s as Omicron wave ebbs

New COVID-19 cases fell to around 28,000 for Wednesday, showing a modest decline as the spread of the Omicron variant continues to slow down.

2022-05-19 11:07

Why doctors oppose Nursing Act legislation

The legislation of a new law called the Nursing Act, to specify the roles of nurses, has emerged as a hot-button issue in the medical community. Nurses and doctors are sharply divided over the bill, and the standoff between the two groups is escalating.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-19 09:00

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 30,000 for 2nd day; Omicron transmission continues to slow

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 30,000 for the second straight day Tuesday as officials weighed a further easing of virus curbs as a means to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

2022-05-18 10:35

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases around 35,000

New COVID-19 cases hit a little over 35,000, Monday, the lowest tally for the day in more than three months, reflecting the slowing virus trend amid efforts to restore pre-pandemic normalcy.

2022-05-17 10:27

Ministry to strengthen quarantine against animal diseases over rising int'l flights

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit 4-month low amid efforts for return to normalcy

New COVID-19 cases fell to their lowest level in nearly four months for Sunday amid a slowing virus trend giving a boost to efforts for a return to normalcy.

2022-05-16 10:42

Korea's next step in COVID response remains uncertain amid absence of health minister

The government's next step toward a return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain with the appointment of a new health minister still in limbo. The cabinet vacuum is feared to hinder President Yoon Suk-yeol administration's plan to implement a new pandemic management framework and achieve the smooth implementation of response measures.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-15 16:54

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