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South Korea's new COVID-19 cases slip back below 10,000

People wait in line to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center near Seoul Station on a rainy June 30. YonhapNew COVID-19 cases fell back below 10,000 for Wednesday amid the slowdown of the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 9,595 infections, including 142 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,359,341.Daily cases remained below 10,000 from June 10 until Monday but rose above 10,000 Tuesday before falling again.While the virus curve is generally trending downward, Wednesday's figure is up by 2,102 from a week ago and 1,607 from two weeks ago, in a possible sign that the spread of the coronavirus is picking up speed again. The pandemic peaked in mid-March with more than 621,000 daily cases and has since been in retreat. But the KDCA has said the pace of decline has recently slowed down amid waning immunity and eased social distancing rules.The KDCA reported 10 deaths from COVID-19, raising the toll to 24,547 for a fatality rate of 0.13 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 54, d

Jun 30, 2022
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases slip back below 10,000

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases back up over 10,000 after 20 days

Students sit at desks that no longer have plastic dividers meant to stop spread of COVID-19, at an elementary school in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, June 28. YonhapSouth Korea's new COVID-19 cases exceeded 10,000 for the first time in 20 days Tuesday, though in recent months the pandemic has shown a downward trend.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 10,258 new infections, including 205 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,349,756.The pandemic has loosened its stranglehold on the country since mid-March when infections peaked at more than 621,000. Daily virus caseloads remained below 10,000 from June 10 until Tuesday. But the pace of decline has slowed in recent days, and the government warned that the virus could pick up speed again, as the reproduction rate reached 1, Wednesday, from 0.74 for the first week of June.The KDCA reported seven more deaths, raising the toll to 24,537 for a fatality rate of 0.13 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 59, down three from the previous day.Of the 10,258 locally transmitted cases, Seoul a

Jun 29, 2022
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases back up over 10,000 after 20 days

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases tick up amid pandemic slowdown

People cross a street at a Gwanghwamun intersection in Seoul, June 28. The previous day, South Korea added 9,896 new COVID-19 infections, including 119 from overseas. YonhapSouth Korea reported an uptick in new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, despite the coronavirus pandemic loosening its grip.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 9,896 new infections, including 119 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,339,319.While the pandemic curve is generally trending downward, Monday's tally is up 593 from a week ago and 125 from two weeks ago, a possible indication that the pace of decline is slowing.South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases have steadily decreased to stay below 10,000 since June 10 after hitting more than 620,000 in mid-March. The KDCA reported five more deaths from COVID-19, raising death toll to 24,530 for a fatality rate of 0.13 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 62, down six from a day ago.Of the 9,777 locally transmitted cases, Seoul accounted for 2,467, with the surrounding Gyeonggi Province reporting 2,571, and Incheon, 40 kil

Jun 28, 2022
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases tick up amid pandemic slowdown

None shows monkeypox symptoms after coming in contact with Korea's first case: KDCA

This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. None of those who have come in contact with South Korea's first case of monkeypox infection have shown any suspected symptoms for the virus, the health authorities said Monday. AP-YonhapNone of those who have come in contact with South Korea's first case of monkeypox infection have shown any suspected symptoms for the virus, the health authorities said Monday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said a total of 49 people have been listed as close contacts and none of them have been hospitalized yet for any signs of possible infection.A South Korean national was confirmed to have contracted the virus after having arrived here on June 21 from Germany. The person has been in isolation treatment at Incheon Medical Center, west of Seoul.All close contacts are those who were on the same plane wit

Jun 27, 2022
None shows monkeypox symptoms after coming in contact with Korea's first case: KDCA

New COVID-19 cases drop below 3,500 as Omicron continues slowing

People play in a riverside swimming pool in Seoul, June 26, after four outdoor swimming and two wading pools on the banks of the Han River were opened recently following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 3,500 for Sunday as the coronavirus pandemic continues to retreat, and due to fewer tests conducted over the weekend.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) added 3,429 new infections, including 114 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,329,448.The tally is down 109 from a week ago and 2,704 from four weeks ago. Daily COVID-19 cases have declined at a steady pace to stay below 10,000 since June 10, after hitting more than 620,000 in mid-March. The KDCA reported three more deaths, raising the toll to 24,525 for a fatality rate of 0.13 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 68, up by 14 from Saturday. (Yonhap)

Jun 27, 2022
New COVID-19 cases drop below 3,500 as Omicron continues slowing

S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 2nd day as Omicron continues to slow

People play in a fountain at Yeouido Mulbit Square in Seoul, June 25. YonhapNew COVID-19 cases remained below 7,000 for a second consecutive day Saturday as the spread of the Omicron variant continues to slow.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 6,246 infections, including 135 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,326,019. Saturday's tally is down from Friday's 6,790 and Thursday's 7,227. The daily caseload has been declining and has remained below 10,000 since June 10, after hitting more than 620,000 in mid-March.The KDCA added six more deaths, raising the death toll to 24,522 for a fatality rate of 0.13 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 54, up from 50 a day earlier. (Yonhap)

Jun 26, 2022
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 2nd day as Omicron continues to slow

Pets of monkeypox patients to be placed under isolation

gettyimagesbankBy Lee Hyo-jin Pets of people who have tested positive for monkeypox virus should be isolated for three weeks, according to a guideline announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Friday. Rodents ― including hamsters, guinea pigs and mice ― which are known to be particularly susceptible to the disease, should be placed under isolation at a government-designated facility. Other companion animals such as dogs and cats should quarantine with their owners at home while being monitored for any signs of clinical symptoms.The measures came after Korea identified its first case of the monkeypox virus on Wednesday.Monkeypox is caused by a viral infection which can be found in animals including rodents and monkeys. According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), no cases have been detected in pets or livestock animals so far. “Although the risk of infections among pets is low, with infections among cats or dogs yet to be reported worldwide, we have come up with the protocol considering that there have been some cases of infections among

Jun 24, 2022By Lee Hyo-jin
Pets of monkeypox patients to be placed under isolation

How much should Korea worry about monkeypox?

A monitor installed at a terminal of Incheon International Airport warns passengers about the monkeypox virus, Thursday. YonhapExplosive spread of monkeypox unlikely: expertsBy Lee Hyo-jin After Korea identified its first case of the monkeypox virus, health experts say that it is unlikely to cause an explosive spread as the country experienced with the coronavirus, considering the differences between the two viruses. But at the same time, they called on the government to implement preemptive measures such as the swift introduction of third-generation vaccines and the enhancement of detection capacity.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) confirmed the first case of monkeypox, Wednesday, involving a 30-something individual who entered Korea from Germany on the previous day. Without providing further details of the individual, the authorities said the patient is receiving treatment at an isolation ward at Incheon Medical Center.The agency raised the alert level for the infectious disease to “caution,” the second level in the government's four-tier system. &

Jun 24, 2022By Lee Hyo-jin
How much should Korea worry about monkeypox?

First confirmed case of monkeypox in Korea

Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive and negative" are seen in this photo taken May 23, 2022. Reuters-YonhapBy Ko Dong-hwanKorea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Commissioner Peck Kyong-ran speaks about the country's first confirmed case of the monkeypox during a press conference at the agency's headquarters in Cheongju, Wednesday. YonhapOn Wednesday, Korea confirmed its first case of the monkeypox viral disease now spreading worldwide. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has raised its national crisis warning level for the monkeypox situation in the country to “caution.” The KDCA Commissioner Peck Kyong-ran said in a special press conference that a Korean national had tested positive for the disease via a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.The Korean national arrived at Incheon International Airport from Germany, Tuesday. The person reportedly suffered a headache, June 18, as well as fever, a sore throat, fatigue and skin lesions the day of arrival. He filed his medical condition with the KDCA and reported them at the airport. After bei

Jun 22, 2022By Ko Dong-hwan
First confirmed case of monkeypox in Korea

Medical experts, businesspeople discuss partnerships between Korea, Africa

Lyeo Woon-ki, president of the Korea-Africa Foundation, delivers an opening speech at the Korea-Africa Health and Medical Business Seminar held at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) office in Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of KITABy Lee Hyo-jinMedical experts and businesspeople from Korea and Africa discussed ways to bolster ties in the healthcare sector amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, during a business seminar hosted by the Korea Africa Foundation (KAF), Tuesday.Established in 2018, the KAF is an affiliate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that aims to promote relations with African countries in various sectors. As cross-border partnerships have become increasingly vital in tackling the ongoing pandemic, the foundation, along with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), jointly organized the Korea-Africa Health and Medical Business Seminar, bringing together disease experts and businesspeople from the two sides.Attending Tuesday's seminar were KAF President Lyeo Woon-ki, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Acting Director Ahmed Ogwel

Jun 22, 2022By Lee Hyo-jin
Medical experts, businesspeople discuss partnerships between Korea, Africa
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