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New virus cases in 2,000s for 8th day

Pedestrians walk past a public sports facility that has been cordoned off to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as part of restrictions due to the coronavirus in Seoul on Oct. 1. AFP-YonhapSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 2,000s for the eighth straight day Sunday, with health authorities remaining on alert over the spread of the virus after an extended weekend.The country added 2,086 more COVID-19 cases, including 2,058 local infections, raising the total caseload to 318,105, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).Sunday's tally was down from 2,248 on Saturday and 2,486 on Friday.The decline was largely attributable to less testing over the weekend. The daily infection count has stayed in the 2,000s since Sept. 26.The country added three more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,507.South Korea is grappling with the fourth wave of the pandemic, with the number of daily virus cases exceeding 1,000 for nearly three months.It reported a further spike in virus infections following the fall harvest Chuseok holiday last month, w

Oct 3, 2021
New virus cases in 2,000s for 8th day

New virus cases remain in 2,000s despite beefed-up vigilance

People wait to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in Songpa District, Seoul, Oct. 1. Yonhap Daily new COVID-19 cases stayed in the 2,000s here Friday, but the authorities are maintaining their close monitoring with the extension of stringent coronavirus curbs ahead of back-to-back extended weekends later this month.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 2,248 new COVID-19 infections, including 2,221 local ones, bringing the total caseload to 316,020.There were seven more deaths from COVID-19, raising the toll to 2,504.The latest tally was down from 2,486 reported the previous day and 2,564 for Wednesday, however, the daily infection count has stayed in the 2,000s since Sept. 24.The country's fourth wave of the pandemic has worsened following the Chuseok holiday, the Korean autumn harvest celebration, last week, with daily new cases reaching a record high of 3,273, Sept. 25.To stem the spread of the virus, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum

Oct 2, 2021
New virus cases remain in 2,000s despite beefed-up vigilance
  • 93% of COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated

93% of COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated

A healthcare worker holds a vial of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine at a hospital in Yangcheon District, Seoul, Friday. YonhapBy Lee Hyo-jin The vast majority ― 93 percent ― of coronavirus infections reported in Korea over the last three months have occurred among unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated people, prompting concerns, as some 5.77 million individuals in the country have yet to receive a single dose.According to the Central Disaster Management Headquarters, Friday, a total of 108,646 people tested positive for the virus between July 4 and Sep. 19, among whom 93 percent were either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.During the same period, 96 percent of the 2,292 critically ill patients were not fully vaccinated, while 87 percent of the 280 deaths were patients who had not been fully vaccinated. Given such data, health authorities say that unvaccinated people are at higher risk of infection, and that they are more likely than fully vaccinated individuals to fall into critical condition once infected.They also warned that the country may see a resurgence of infections among

Oct 2, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
93% of COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated
  • New virus cases remain in 2,000s despite beefed-up vigilance

Authorities warn against fabrication of vaccine certificates

A person receives a COVID-19 vaccine shot at a hospital in Seoul's Yangcheon District, Friday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeHealth authorities are warning against forgery of COVID-19 vaccine certificates, as related cases are expected to increase in line with the government's move to expand incentives for people who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. They said that a sentence of up to 10 years in prison could be given if an unvaccinated individual receives incentives by using a fabricated vaccine certificate. Vaccine incentives, including eased social gathering restrictions, are expected to be expanded further, as the government is considering adopting a so-called “vaccine pass,” which would allow only vaccinated people to participate in indoor events and access multiuse facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, entertainment establishments and movie theaters.“As the country's vaccination rate has risen and discussions about returning to normal life are being held, the use of vaccine certificates is expected to increase,” Kim Ki-nam, who is in charge

Oct 1, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Authorities warn against fabrication of vaccine certificates

Daegu mosque protests discriminatory: human rights commission

This photo taken on Feb. 14 shows the construction site of a mosque in Daegu's Buk District. Korea Times fileBy Lee Hyo-jin The National Human Rights Commission of Korean (NHRCK) said Friday that a mosque construction project in Daegu, which had been suspended due to complaints, should be allowed to resume, as the decision on the suspension was based on discrimination and prejudice against Muslims. The human rights watchdog expressed its opinion in response to a petition filed by the Darul Emman Kyungpook Islamic Center, against the Buk District Office that had issued the administrative order to halt the mosque's construction.The Islamic community in the Buk District of Daegu, the nation's third-largest city, located in the southeastern region of the country, launched the construction of the place of worship in Daehyeon-dong in December 2020, after receiving a construction permit from the local district office the previous September. The mosque was to be built on a site where Muslims were previously holding religious gatherings.But some residents, who worry that the mosque might lead

Oct 1, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Daegu mosque protests discriminatory: human rights commission

New virus cases in 2,000s for 6th day, COVID-19 curbs extended

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum arrives at an interagency meeting on the government's coronavirus response at the government office complex in Seoul, Oct. 1. Yonhap South Korea's daily coronavirus cases remained in the 2,000s for the sixth consecutive day Friday, prompting authorities to maintain the current level of virus restrictions for another two weeks ahead of back-to-back extended weekends this month.The country reported 2,486 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,451 local infections, bringing the total caseload to 313,773, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).There were 16 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,497.As of 6 p.m. Friday, 1,654 new cases were reported across the country, up 75 from the same time the previous day, the agency said. New infections are counted until midnight and reported the following day. The country's fourth wave of the pandemic has worsened in the aftermath of the fall harvest Chuseok holida

Oct 1, 2021
New virus cases in 2,000s for 6th day, COVID-19 curbs extended

Controversy growing over government's review of 'vaccine pass'

A merchant receives a COVID-19 vaccine shot at a temporary vaccination center installed at Garak Market in Seoul's Songpa District, Thursday. YonhapCritics claim vaccine pass would excessively restrict personal rightsBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government move to adopt a so-called “vaccine pass,” which would restrict the access of unvaccinated people to multiuse facilities, has been hit with a flurry of criticism. Critics claim the policy would excessively restrict personal rights and discriminate against those who have been unable to receive COVID-19 vaccine shots due to health problems or other reasons.According to the health authorities, the plan that is under review would allow only vaccinated people to participate in indoor events and access multiuse facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, entertainment establishments and movie theaters. “This policy would require unvaccinated people to present a negative PCR test result to enter those facilities or attend events,” health ministry spokesman Sohn Young-rae said during a briefing, Wednesday. “Unvaccinated p

Sep 30, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Controversy growing over government's review of 'vaccine pass'

Human rights watchdog calls for better working conditions for foreign fishing crew members

By Lee Hyo-jin The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) has called on the government to improve the working conditions of crew members of foreign nationality working on fishing boats here, many of whom suffer from violations of human rights due to excessively long working hours, as well as economic exploitation and physical abuse by their employers. The NHRCK asked the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Thursday, to implement measures to protect the human rights of foreign nationals working on local fishing boats hired under the Seafarers' Act.The offices of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea / Korea Times fileIn Korea, migrant workers hired to work on ships weighing 20 tons and over are legally subject to the Seafarers' Act, while those employed on ships weighing less than 20 tons enter the country through the Employment Permit System (EPS), operated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Through monitoring conducted in 2020, the NHRCK found that many of the foreign fishing crew members go into large debt during the recruitment process, as private brokers in

Sep 30, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Human rights watchdog calls for better working conditions for foreign fishing crew members

New virus cases in 2,000s for 5th day, distancing measures likely to be extended again

People wait to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in Songpa District, Seoul, Sept. 30. YonhapSouth Korea's daily coronavirus cases remained in the 2,000s for the fifth day in a row Thursday in the aftermath of last week's extended holiday that has fueled a nationwide resurgence in virus infections.Health authorities will likely extend the current distancing rules, the toughest that have been in place for more than two months, for another couple of weeks.The country reported 2,564 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,539 local infections, bringing the total caseload to 311,289, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The country added seven more deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 2,481.The daily caseload touched a fresh high of 3,271 on Saturday after masses traveled during the Chuseok holiday that celebrates the fall harvest and ran from Monday to Wednesday last week. The figure has stayed in the 2,000s this week, with 2,383 cases reported Monday, 2,289 Tuesday and 2,885 Wednesday.The aftermath of the Chuseok holiday has worsened the count

Sep 30, 2021
New virus cases in 2,000s for 5th day, distancing measures likely to be extended again

Children, parents weigh side effects, bullying with choice to get vaccinated

Students get tested for the coronavirus at a high school in Seoul, Tuesday. YonhapBy Bahk Eun-jiConcerns are growing among parents as children aged 12 to 17 will be allowed to get COVID-19 vaccines starting next month. Their main concerns are related to possible side effects, but they are also worried about the social disadvantages caused by not being vaccinated. According to a detailed plan for vaccination of this age group released Tuesday by the Korea Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, vaccination will not be compulsory for children, and will be carried out based only on the consent of a parent or a legal guardian.However, the public health authorities believe that the benefits of vaccinating children do not outweigh the risks of infection overwhelmingly, unlike with other age groups.The probability of developing a serious case of COVID-19 is significantly lower for children than for other age groups. As well, the parents cited fears of their children developing heart problems after vaccination, citing a report published by the Journal of Korean Medical Science earlier

Sep 30, 2021By Bahk Eun-ji
Children, parents weigh side effects, bullying with choice to get vaccinated
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