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Mon, July 4, 2022 | 15:12

How much should Korea worry about monkeypox?

Following Korea identified its first case of the monkeypox virus, health experts say that it is unlikely to cause an explosive spread as the country experienced with the coronavirus, considering the differences between the two viruses. But at the same time, they called on the government to implement preemptive measures such as the swift introduction of third-generation vaccin...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-06-24 16:07

First confirmed case of monkeypox in Korea

On Wednesday, Korea confirmed its first case of the monkeypox viral disease now spreading worldwide. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has raised its national crisis warning level for the monkeypox situation in the country to “caution.” The KDCA Commissioner Peck Kyong-ran said in a special press conference that a Korean national had tested positive for t...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-06-22 16:44

Medical experts, businesspeople discuss partnerships between Korea, Africa

Medical experts and businesspeople from Korea and Africa discussed ways to bolster ties in the healthcare sector amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, during a business seminar hosted by the Korea Africa Foundation (KAF), Tuesday. Established in 2018, the KAF is an affiliate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that aims to promote relations with African countries in various sect...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-06-22 15:48

'Africa can share clinical experience on monkeypox with Korea': Africa CDC interim chief

Partnerships between Korea and Africa in the healthcare sector will go beyond the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as the two sides seek to bolster collaboration in responding to emerging diseases, said Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, acting director of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Tuesday.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-06-22 15:45

Yoon calls for strengthening measures against inflow of monkeypox

President Yoon Suk-yeol called Wednesday for stronger measures against the inflow of monkeypox after the country reported its first two suspected cases the previous day, an official said.

2022-06-22 11:49

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 13th day

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases came below the 10,000 mark for the 13th consecutive day Tuesday as the Omicron variant slows. Meanwhile the authorities were examining two possible monkeypox cases in what could be the first outbreak in the country.

2022-06-22 10:43

Korea confirms 1st case of monkeypox infection

Korea confirmed its first case of monkeypox infection Wednesday, prompting concerns over the possibility of the spread of the virus causing the disease.

2022-06-22 09:40

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 12th day amid Omicron slowdown

New COVID-19 cases stayed below 10,000 for the 12th day, Monday, marking a steady decline in the virus curve amid the slowdown in the spread of the Omicron variant.

2022-06-21 10:51

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit over 5-month low as Omicron slows

New COVID-19 cases fell to their lowest level in more than five months Sunday, partly due to fewer tests over the weekend, but also providing a clear indication that the spread of the Omicron variant is slowing.

2022-06-20 10:05

New COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 10th day

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 10,000 for the 10th straight day Sunday, with fewer tests conducted over the weekend amid the slowing spread of the virus.

2022-06-19 22:02

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