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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 15:25

Korea rolls out bivalent COVID-19 boosters

Korea rolls out bivalent COVID-19 boosters

A man receives a shot of Spikevax, an updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant developed by Moderna at a clinic in Gangnam District, Seoul, Tuesday. Korea began inoculations, Tuesday, using the bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for people in high risk or other vulnerable groups. Yonhap

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-10-11 17:04

New COVID-19 cases under 10,000 on waning infections, fewer tests

New COVID-19 cases under 10,000 on waning infections, fewer tests

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 10,000 for the first time in 14 weeks Monday amid waning virus infections and fewer tests over the extended weekend.

2022-10-10 10:36

Experts warn of imminent 'twindemic'

Experts warn of imminent 'twindemic'

Korea should brace for an imminent “twindemic” of seasonal influenza and the coronavirus, according to medical experts, who worry that the possible double whammy of viral infections may strain the country's medical system. While the country had avoided harsh flu seasons in the past two years thanks to COVID-19-induced precautions, an active flu season has been anticipated thi...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-10-09 16:53

New COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 2nd day amid waning virus wave

New COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 2nd day amid waning virus wave

Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 20,000 for the second consecutive day Sunday, as the virus wave has subsided in recent weeks.

2022-10-09 11:14

Korea builds underground physics laboratory to look into mysteries of universe

Korea builds underground physics laboratory to look into mysteries of universe

Korea's state research institute said Wednesday that it has built the country's deepest underground research facility in a move to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

2022-10-05 14:56

New COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 2nd day as virus wave subsides

New COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 2nd day as virus wave subsides

Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 20,000 for the second consecutive day Tuesday, extending the declining trend as the virus wave is subsiding.

2022-10-04 10:11

Nursing home visitations to resume on Oct. 4

Nursing home visitations to resume on Oct. 4

Starting Tuesday, people will be allowed to visit their elderly relatives at long-term care facilities in person. Elderly people who receive their second booster of a COVID-19 vaccine will also be permitted to leave their facility and stay out overnight. Due to COVID-19 resurgence this summer, in-person visits were suspended in late July.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-10-03 15:44

New virus cases under 30,000 for 3rd day amid waning virus wave

New virus cases under 30,000 for 3rd day amid waning virus wave

Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 30,000 for the third straight day Sunday as the virus wave has been gradually slowing down, coupled with fewer tests over the extended weekend. The country reported 23,597 new COVID-19 infections, including 246 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 24,819,611, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The tall...

2022-10-02 10:02

Korean government pressed to lift indoor mask rules

Korean government pressed to lift indoor mask rules

Calls are growing for the government to ease indoor mask rules in Korea, as it remains the only OECD member country requiring masks to be worn in all indoor settings. Other countries such as Denmark, Israel, Italy and Germany have eased their rules somewhat, obligating people to wear masks in certain spaces and situations, most critically in medical institutions and nursing h...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-09-30 16:43

Korea to lift post-entry PCR testing requirement Saturday

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000 amid waning virus wave

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000 amid waning virus wave

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 30,000 on Friday, as the virus wave has been gradually slowing down in recent weeks.

2022-09-30 10:12

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