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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 14:38

Korea issues 1st nat'l flu advisory since 2019

Korea issues 1st nat'l flu advisory since 2019

Health authorities on Friday issued an advisory over a possible seasonal influenza outbreak across the country, the first of its kind since 2019, amid growing concerns of a possible "twindemic" - simultaneous outbreaks of COVID-19 and the flu - this fall and winter. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said the advisory was issued after the national influenz...

2022-09-16 13:43

Doctors call for protection from rising violence in ERs

Doctors call for protection from rising violence in ERs

Doctors are urging the government to step up efforts to stem workplace violence as assault cases against emergency room staff by patients and their guardians are increasing to an alarming level. Unlike other hospital departments where patients need to schedule an appointment to see a doctor, ER workers have to see everyone who walks through the door, which leaves them more pr...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-09-15 16:45

Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop to 70,000s amid concern of possible 'twindemic'

Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop to 70,000s amid concern of possible 'twindemic'

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the 70,000 range Thursday amid a moderate declining trend, but health authorities remain concerned over a possible "twindemic" - a simultaneous outbreak of COVID-19 and the seasonal influenza.

2022-09-15 10:50

WHO: COVID end 'in sight,' deaths at lowest since March 2020

When will Korea remove indoor face mask rule?

When will Korea remove indoor face mask rule?

After nearly two years since the indoor mask mandate was first implemented in Korea, experts are debating whether the government should review lifting the requirement, as a number of countries have lifted or eased the mandate. To help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government required mask wearing both outdoors and indoors starting from Oct. 13, 2020. The outdoor mas...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-09-14 16:41

Korea's COVID-19 cases jump to over 90,000 after holiday

Korea's COVID-19 cases jump to over 90,000 after holiday

Korea's new COVID-19 cases jumped to over 90,000 on Wednesday after the Chuseok fall harvest holiday that ended early this week amid worries over a spike in the virus infections.

2022-09-14 11:09

Korea's COVID-19 cases bounce back to over 50,000

Korea's COVID-19 cases bounce back to over 50,000

Korea's new COVID-19 cases bounced back to surpass 50,000 on Tuesday after reporting a steady decline last week.

2022-09-13 15:26

Nearly 10 million COVID-19 vaccines may be discarded in Korea

Nearly 10 million COVID-19 vaccines may be discarded in Korea

Nearly 10 million soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccine doses are likely to be discarded in Korea amid waning demand, in sharp contrast to the early days of the national vaccination campaign when the country grappled with a scarce supply. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), as of Monday, there are a total of 14,208,000 stockpiled vaccine doses.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-09-12 16:55

Yoon names vice health minister as health minister

Yoon names vice health minister as health minister

President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday named the first vice health minister as the health minister, making his third pick for the job following the withdrawal of two previous nominees.

2022-09-07 15:24

Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 100,000 amid virus slowdown

Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 100,000 amid virus slowdown

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 100,000 on Tuesday, marking a moderate decline from a week ago, as the spread of the virus has been waning.

2022-09-06 09:54

New COVID-19 cases below 100,000 for 4th day amid eased virus curbs

New COVID-19 cases below 100,000 for 4th day amid eased virus curbs

Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed below 100,000 for the fourth straight day, according to the country's health authorities Sunday.

2022-09-04 10:42

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