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Korea to expand home treatment in preparation for 'living with COVID-19'

A medical worker guides people for COVID-19 testing at a public health center in Seoul's Mapo District, Sunday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government is moving to expand home treatment for COVID-19 patients as part of measures to shift to the “living with COVID-19” phase next month, under which the social distancing measures stand to be eased and health authorities plan to focus more on managing critically ill patients rather than all cases.The move comes amid a growing need for the country to be prepared for a “new normal” in which people might have to live with the permanent presence of the coronavirus while returning to their normal lives. “As the country's vaccination program has been gaining speed, the number of critically ill patients and the fatality rate have decreased,” Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said during a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, Friday. “Considering these changes, the government will expand home treatment for COVID-19 patients in preparation for returning to normal life in phases.&rd

Oct 10, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Korea to expand home treatment in preparation for 'living with COVID-19'
  • New infections under 2,000

New infections under 2,000

People wait to take a COVID-19 test at a makeshift clinic near Seoul Station in central Seoul, Oct. 9. YonhapSouth Korea's daily new COVID-19 cases remained below 2,000 for a second straight day Sunday amid concerns over the spread of the virus during and after another extended weekend.The country added 1,594 more COVID-19 cases, including 1,560 local infections, raising the total caseload to 331,519, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).Daily infections fell below the 2,000 mark Saturday after reporting more than 2,000 cases per day from Wednesday to Friday. The daily figure fell to 1,575 on Tuesday on fewer tests due to an extended weekend that included the National Foundation Day. The country added 15 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,575. The fatality rate was 0.78 percent. Health authorities stay on alert over a possible spike in new cases following a prolonged weekend ending Monday, which is a substitute holiday for Hangeul Day on Oct. 9, which celebrates the proclamation of the Korean alphabet.On Monday, South Korea decided t

Oct 10, 2021
New infections under 2,000
  • Korea to expand home treatment in preparation for 'living with COVID-19'

More than 30 million people fully vaccinated in South Korea

The number of fully vaccinated people in South Korea has surpassed 30 million. YonhapThe number of fully vaccinated people in South Korea has surpassed 30 million, data showed Saturday, as the government speeds up inoculations and seeks to gradually roll out its "living with COVID-19" plan.Around 30.3 million people, or 59.1 percent of the total population, have been fully inoculated since the country launched its vaccination program in February, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The KDCA said nearly 1.1 million people received their second shot Friday, which was a record high daily figure.The percentage of fully vaccinated South Koreans aged 18 and above was estimated at 68.7 percent, the data also showed.Those who have received the first shot of two-part vaccines also came to 39.9 million, or 77.7 percent of the total population.South Korea currently plans to complete vaccinating 70 percent of the population by the end of this month and gradually roll out what it calls a "living with COVID-19" plan in early November. (Yonhap)

Oct 9, 2021
More than 30 million people fully vaccinated in South Korea
  • New coronavirus cases under 2,000, authorities vigilant over autumn travelers

New coronavirus cases under 2,000, authorities vigilant over autumn travelers

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell below 2,000, Friday. YonhapDaily new COVID-19 infections fell below 2,000, Friday, although the health authorities are still keeping a watchful eye on a possible increase over the extended weekend.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 1,953 more coronavirus cases, including 1,924 local ones, raising the total caseload to 329,925.After falling to 1,575 on Tuesday, the daily figure again rebounded to over 2,000 on Wednesday.The country added six more deaths from COVID-19, raising the toll to 2,560 for a fatality rate of 0.78 percent.The number of daily new virus cases has been above the 1,000 mark for 95 consecutive days due to sporadic infection clusters reported across the country.The health authorities remain on alert over a further rise in new cases following the long weekend ending Monday, which is a substitute holiday for Oct. 9 Hangeul Day, which celebrates the proclamation of the Korean alphabet.On Monday, South Korea decided to maintain the toughest social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area, home

Oct 9, 2021
New coronavirus cases under 2,000, authorities vigilant over autumn travelers
  • More than 30 million people fully vaccinated in South Korea

Seoul announces incentives for undocumented immigrants who want to voluntarily leave Korea after vaccination

A man wearing a face mask passes by a sign reminding the precautions to take against the coronavirus at a park in Seoul, Oct. 7. AP-YonhapIllegal stayers who want to leave South Korea voluntarily after completing COVID-19 vaccination will be given various incentives, including exemption from fines, the Ministry of Justice said Friday.The government will waive fines and suspend reentry restrictions for fully vaccinated illegal stayers choosing to voluntarily depart from South Korea between next Tuesday and Dec. 31 this year, the ministry said.The latest measure is part of the Seoul government's efforts to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rate among migrant workers here who are reluctant to get the jab due to fears of a possible crackdown.The government has imposed a fine of up to 30 million won ($25,140) depending on the period of illegal stay for illegal aliens who voluntarily leave the country. Those who refuse to pay the fine are prohibited from reentering the country for at least one year to a maximum of 10 years.Incentives are granted even if 14 days have not passed since the compl

Oct 8, 2021
Seoul announces incentives for undocumented immigrants who want to voluntarily leave Korea after vaccination
  • New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

A visitor wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near the display of the Seoul logo in Seoul, Oct. 6. AP-YonhapSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 2,000s for a third straight day Friday, following a long weekend, amid concerns over the spread of the pandemic ahead of another extended weekend.The country added 2,176 more COVID-19 cases, including 2,145 local infections, raising the total caseload to 327,976, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).Daily infections rebounded to over 2,000 on Wednesday after falling below the 2,000 mark Monday and Tuesday due to fewer tests. South Korea had reported more than 2,000 cases per day since Sept. 26, a day after daily cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time following the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving.The country added 10 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,554. The fatality rate stood at 0.78 percent.Health authorities remain on alert over further rises in new cases after another extended weekend ending Oct. 11 due to Ha

Oct 8, 2021
New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome
  • Seoul announces incentives for undocumented immigrants who want to voluntarily leave Korea after vaccination

Over 30% of 16-17 years old make reservation for COVID-19 vaccine

People are observed for possible side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Seodaemun District, Seoul, Thursday. YonhapBy Lee Hyo-jin Over 30 percent of eligible recipients among teenagers aged 16 and 17 have made an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination during the first two days of their reservation period, against earlier expectations that many parents would be hesitant to have their children vaccinated. The government began to receive the reservations for those born between 2004 and 2005, from 8 p.m., Tuesday.As of Thursday, around 300,000 out of 900,000 eligible recipients, or 33 percent, have made an appointment for a shot, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The reservation rate is expected to increase as it will run through Oct. 29. The teenagers will be administered with a Pfizer vaccine beginning Oct. 18. Appointments for those aged between 12 and 15 can be made from Oct. 18 through Nov. 12.The 33 percent is a high figure considering that the government did not “strongly recommend” teens to be vacc

Oct 7, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Over 30% of 16-17 years old make reservation for COVID-19 vaccine
  • New cases in 2,000s for 2nd day, resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

Public health center forces pregnant women to pledge breastfeeding

Seen is the written pledge provided to a woman who visited a public health center in Jangan District, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, to register her pregnancy, Wednesday. / Courtesy of Twitter user “mayflyslayer”By Lee Hae-rinAn online posting has drawn attention with its claim that a public health center here forced pregnant women to vow to breastfeed their babies when they registered their pregnancy to receive welfare benefits. The person who posted the story on Twitter, Wednesday, said her friend visited the center in Jangan District, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, recently, and was forced to sign a written pledge to breastfeed her child.In a photo provided by the Twitter user with the ID of “mayflyslayer” to The Korea Times, the written promise read: “I vow to breastfeed. I vow to know the importance of breastfeeding and raise my child healthily. I vow to continue breastfeeding even after going back to work.”The woman refused to sign the pledge, saying she didn't believe breastfeeding was a must and that it was her choice whether to do it. Following this

Oct 7, 2021By Lee Hae-rin
Public health center forces pregnant women to pledge breastfeeding

New cases in 2,000s for 2nd day, resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

A notice is posted in Yongsan District, Seoul, to encourage foreigners residing in Korea to take a coronavirus test free of charge, Oct. 6. YonhapSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 2,000s for a second day in a row Thursday following a long weekend, amid concerns over the spread of the pandemic ahead of another extended weekend.The country added 2,427 more COVID-19 cases, including 2,400 local infections, raising the total caseload to 325,804, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).Daily infections rebounded to over 2,000 again Wednesday after falling below the 2,000 mark Monday and Tuesday due to fewer tests. South Korea had reported more than 2,000 cases per day since Sept. 26, a day after daily cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time following the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving.The country added eight more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,544. The fatality rate stood at 0.78 percent.Health authorities remain on alert over further rises in new cases after another extended weekend ending Oct.

Oct 7, 2021
New cases in 2,000s for 2nd day, resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome
  • Over 30% of 16-17 years old make reservation for COVID-19 vaccine

People vaccinated abroad to receive vaccine incentives here

Passengers arrive at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. YonhapBy Lee Hyo-jin Starting Thursday, people who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus abroad will be eligible for incentives offered to vaccinated people in Korea, following the government's announcement that it will recognize inoculation records from overseas. Previously, vaccine incentives, such as being exempt from the limit on the number of people allowed at private gatherings, had only applied to those who had been vaccinated and received certification for it in the country. People who were vaccinated abroad were not eligible for these incentives due to the absence of a system to verify the validity of certificates issued overseas.As this situation has led to inconveniences for those vaccinated in other countries, the health authorities have decided to gradually recognize vaccination records from overseas, beginning with individuals who are eligible to skip the mandatory self-quarantine upon arrival, the United States Force Korea (USFK) service members, diplomats and their families. Currently, people

Oct 6, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
People vaccinated abroad to receive vaccine incentives here
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