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Mon, July 13, 2020 | 20:38

3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

A third patient has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer caused by Allergan's Biocell textured breast implants, a local law firm leading a lawsuit against the U.S. company said Monday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-07-13 17:08

Up 230,000: WHO says yet another daily record of virus cases

Up 230,000: WHO says yet another daily record of virus cases

The World Health Organization has reported another record in the increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, at over 230,000. The U.N. health agency said Sunday the United States again topped the list among countries, with more than 66,000 cases recorded. The figures don't necessarily account for delays in reporting of cases, and are believed ...

2020-07-13 10:40

Arrivals from 'high-risk nations' required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results

Arrivals from 'high-risk nations' required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results

All foreign arrivals from the four countries - Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan - are obligated to hand in health certificates proving they have tested negative for COVID-19 on a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. South Korea has also ordered regular flights from such countries to limit the number of passengers to 60 percent of capacity. Those who depart fo...

2020-07-13 10:20

S. Korea reports 62 new coronavirus infections

S. Korea reports 62 new coronavirus infections

- S. Korea reports 62 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 13,479 - No additional death, total death toll at 289 - 26 more people released after full recoveries from coronavirus, total cured patients at 12,204

2020-07-13 10:15

Samsung Biologics to develop anti-cancer candidate for STCube

Samsung Biologics to develop anti-cancer candidate for STCube

Samsung Biologics has entered into a development and manufacturing service agreement with STCube for the latter's STM418 immuno-oncology candidate.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2020-07-12 16:56

New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise

New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise

South Korea's new virus cases bounced back Sunday as cluster infections in the greater Seoul area and the southwestern city of Gwangju continued to increase amid a sustained rise in imported cases. The country added 44 cases, including 21 local infections, raising the total caseload to 13,417, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

2020-07-12 14:50

What to know about GH strain of coronavirus

What to know about GH strain of coronavirus

A recent series of infection clusters in the Seoul Metropolitan area have revealed that a particularly contagious strain of the coronavirus, the GH strain, is spreading.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-07-12 12:00

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries grappling with coronavirus to step up control measures, saying it is still possible to rein it in, as some countries clamped fresh restrictions on citizens. With case numbers more than doubling in the past six weeks worldwide, Uzbekistan returned to lockdown due to a spike in cases while Hong Kong said schools would clos...

2020-07-12 10:25

Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

``The Most Magical Place on Earth'' has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios will follow four days later.

2020-07-12 10:17

Korea ends mask rationing scheme after 4-month operation

Korea ends mask rationing scheme after 4-month operation

After a four-month operation, South Korea's mask ration system ended Sunday as the supply of face masks designed to help fight the new coronavirus has stabilized. As prices of protective masks skyrocketed amid the COVID-19 outbreak here, the country introduced the mask rationing scheme in early March in a bid to smooth out high demand.

2020-07-12 10:08

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