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Wed, November 30, 2022 | 10:24

New COVID-19 cases dip to 80,000s; deaths hit 4-month high

New COVID-19 cases dip to 80,000s; deaths hit 4-month high

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the 80,000 range Thursday amid a moderate declining trend, though a sharp rise in the death toll called for a continued close watch over serious cases.

2022-09-01 10:29

Korea to lift pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travelers this week

Korea to lift pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travelers this week

Korea will lift its current pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travelers later this week, an official said Wednesday, as the government believes the recent virus wave has passed its peak and the spread of Omicron could slow down.

2022-08-31 09:47

Korea likely to see 'twindemic' in upcoming flu season

Korea likely to see 'twindemic' in upcoming flu season

A “twindemic” - a severe flu season occurring at the same time as an increase in coronavirus cases, possibly overwhelming healthcare systems - is likely to occur in Korea this coming flu season, according to local medical experts, amounting to a worrisome scenario. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a family of viruses that inf...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-08-30 16:20

Prime Minister hints at ending pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before Chuseok holiday

Prime Minister hints at ending pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before Chuseok holiday

Prime Minister hints at ending pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before Chuseok holiday

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday raised the possibility of lifting a requirement of pre-arrival COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers before the upcoming Chuseok fall harvest holiday.

2022-08-30 15:45

Korea likely to see 'twindemic' in upcoming flu season

New COVID-19 cases soar to over 115,000

New COVID-19 cases soar to over 115,000

Korea's new COVID-19 cases rebounded to over 115,000 Tuesday after declining for a few days, due largely to fewer tests, as the virus trend continues at a steady pace.

2022-08-30 10:17

New COVID-19 cases fall below 50,000; critically ill cases on the rise

New COVID-19 cases fall below 50,000; critically ill cases on the rise

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 50,000 on Monday, but the number of critically ill patients kept rising despite a slowing virus trend.

2022-08-29 10:08

New COVID-19 cases drop below 100,000

New COVID-19 cases drop below 100,000

Korea's new COVID-19 cases dropped below 100,000 on Saturday, while the number of critically-ill patients reached the highest level since late April.

2022-08-27 15:45

Korea mulls lifting pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers

Korea mulls lifting pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers

The government is reviewing whether to lift COVID-19 testing regulations for inbound travelers in response to calls from the tourism industry and businesses to drop the stringent border control measure that now remains in only a few countries. Under current measures, all travelers, regardless of their vaccination history and nationality, must submit the results of a PCR test ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-08-26 15:12

New COVID-19 cases over 100,000 for 4th day amid resurgence woes

New COVID-19 cases over 100,000 for 4th day amid resurgence woes

Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 100,000 for the fourth consecutive day Friday amid concerns over a resurgence of the Omicron subvariant.

2022-08-26 11:26

Surgeon shortage raises red flag

Surgeon shortage raises red flag

Korea is considered an advanced country when it comes to the provision of healthcare services, as essential medical services are offered at relatively affordable prices thanks to the nation's solid state-run medical insurance system. But the recent death of a nurse working at one of the biggest hospitals in the country has revealed a serious vacuum in the medical system due t...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-08-25 16:26

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