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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 09:00
New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as gov't announces eased restrictions
New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as gov't announces eased restrictions
The government eased some restrictions on previously shuttered or scaled back businesses while maintaining its current social distancing measures as the number of new COVID-19 cases in the 500s for the fifth consecutive day, Friday.
2021-01-16 10:38
  • Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms
Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms
Korea extends current social distancing level for 2 weeks, eases restrictions on cafes, gyms
The government extended its current social distancing level for two more weeks Saturday, while easing restrictions on some businesses including cafes, gyms and other indoor facilities.
2021-01-16 10:31
  • New virus cases in 500s for 5th day as gov't announces eased restrictions
Unnecessary random testing causes burden for quarantine work
Unnecessary random testing causes burden for quarantine work
As the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, more and more local governments, institutions and companies are urging residents and employees to get tested.
Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-15 16:00
  • New virus cases in 500s for 4th day
New virus cases in 500s for 4th day
New virus cases in 500s for 4th day
The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for the fourth consecutive day Friday, in a sign that the third wave of the pandemic has slowed down following a peak on the back of monthlong tougher virus curbs. The country added 513 more COVID-19 cases, including 484 local infections, raising the total caseload to 71,241, according to the Korea Disease ...
2021-01-15 10:12
  • Unnecessary random testing causes burden for quarantine work
Why treatments unlikely to be 'game changer' in COVID-19 battle
Why treatments unlikely to be 'game changer' in COVID-19 battle
Celltrion has revealed positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for its COVID-19 treatment Regkirona, also known as CT-P59, raising expectations that the firm will get conditional approval for its use here as early as this month. The treatment is anticipated to be a new addition to the arsenal of drugs that can be used to fight the coronavirus in and outside Korea, but experts...
Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-01-15 10:04
Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?
Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?
The government is speeding up efforts to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines with a hope that widespread vaccination will be a game changer in its fight against the prolonged pandemic, but a majority of citizens are taking a cautious attitude amid concerns over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.
Jun Ji-hye | 2021-01-14 16:52
  • New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day in sign of letup in infections
  • COVID-19 survivors suffer hair loss, shortness of breath after recovery: survey
COVID-19 survivors suffer hair loss, shortness of breath after recovery: survey
COVID-19 survivors suffer hair loss, shortness of breath after recovery: survey
Survivors of COVID-19 reported hair loss and decreased breathing capacity months after their infections, and some had lingering lung troubles, the health authority said Thursday.
2021-01-14 16:13
  • Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?
New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day in sign of letup in infections
New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day in sign of letup in infections
The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea stayed in the 500s for the third consecutive day Thursday, in yet another sign that the third wave of the pandemic has passed a peak on the back of tighter virus restrictions. The country added 524 more COVID-19 cases, including 496 local infections, raising the total caseload to 70,728, according to the Korea Disease Control...
2021-01-14 09:39
  • Why do most Koreans want to avoid getting vaccinated first?
Poll shows only 28% of Koreans want to get vaccinated for COVID-19 immediately
Poll shows only 28% of Koreans want to get vaccinated for COVID-19 immediately
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans think they will wait to see how the coronavirus vaccine is working for other people before getting the jab, a poll showed Thursday. A survey of 1,094 adult Koreans across the nation, taken by Seoul National University, showed 67.7 percent of respondents taking a wait-and-see attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination.
2021-01-14 09:34
Samsung Biologics eyes 'multidimensional expansion' for next decade
Samsung Biologics eyes 'multidimensional expansion' for next decade
John Rim, the new CEO of Samsung Biologics, said the company will pursue multidimensional expansion in the biopharmaceutical industry, ranging from its existing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business to developing proprietary new drugs.
Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-01-13 23:40
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