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Thu, January 27, 2022 | 17:48

Experts call for easing age limit for antiviral pills, aggressive testing to flatten COVID-19 curve

Korea is grappling with its worst COVID-19 crisis yet, driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant that is sweeping the country. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 14,518 new infections for Wednesday, breaking the all-time high of 13,012 set the previous day. The figure has doubled in a week. The public health authorities predict that the d...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-01-27 15:55

Korea's daily COVID-19 cases surpass 14,000 amid rapid Omicron spread

Korea's daily COVID-19 cases surpass 14,000 amid rapid Omicron spread

Daily COVID-19 cases hit over 14,000 here Wednesday, breaking the record for the number of infections for a third consecutive day as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads across the country at an unprecedented speed.

2022-01-27 10:06

Experts call for easing age limit for antiviral pills, aggressive testing to flatten COVID-19 curve

Gov't standard for vaccination completion confusing

The government's frequently changing quarantine guidelines are prompting confusion while health authorities have implemented a new medical response system due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Starting Wednesday, it changed the criteria and rules for those who are considered vaccinated, and those who have had close contact with confirmed patients.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2022-01-26 16:48

Omicron surge sparks distrust in vaccine

Omicron surge sparks distrust in vaccine

Korea saw the number of daily coronavirus infections surpass 10,000 for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, driven up by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said Tuesday's tally stood at 13,012, including 12,743 local transmissions, breaking the all-time record of 8,571 daily infections set the previo...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-01-26 16:19

Gov't standard for vaccination completion confusing

Korea's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 13,000 for first time

New daily COVID-19 cases here have shot up to over 13,000 as the Omicron variant has driven a surge in infections, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Wednesday. Kim made the remark at a coronavirus response meeting, saying the spread of the highly contagious Omicron has begun in full force. Tuesday's total was the highest since the country detected its first case of COVID-19 tw...

2022-01-26 09:09

Gov't warns daily cases may soar to 30,000 in early February

Gov't warns daily cases may soar to 30,000 in early February

The number of Korea's daily new coronavirus infections could increase to as many as 30,000 by early next month, given the rapid spread of the Omicron variant that has become the dominant strain in the country, health authorities warned, Tuesday. The warning came after the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported that Korea added a record-high 8,571 new case...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2022-01-25 17:02

Korea's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 13,000 for first time

Korea's daily COVID-19 cases surge to record high

Daily COVID-19 cases hit a record high of 8,571 for Monday, driven by the fast spread of the new dominant Omicron variant, as the country is set to put in force revised virus curbs to rein in the highly transmissible strain.

2022-01-25 10:09

Korea set to shift to new response measures against Omicron spread

The Korean government will soon shift to a new response system to deal with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. President Moon Jae-in called for swift action Monday to fend off the highly-transmissible variant, according to health authorities, Monday. The President also asked the public to refrain from visiting their families and relatives during the Lunar New Year holid...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-01-24 17:25

PM implores people not to travel for Lunar New Year due to fears of spreading COVID

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum asked people Monday to refrain from traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant begins to tighten its grip on South Korea.

2022-01-24 14:37

Omicron becomes dominant variant; new COVID-19 cases above 7,000 for 3rd day

Omicron becomes dominant variant; new COVID-19 cases above 7,000 for 3rd day

Daily COVID-19 cases stayed above 7,000 for the third straight day here Sunday amid deepening concerns over the fast spreading Omicron variant that has become the dominant strain in the country.

2022-01-24 10:27

PM implores people not to travel for Lunar New Year due to fears of spreading COVID

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