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COVID-19 outbreaks continue in and outside of Korea

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions held a mass rally in central Seoul on July 3, despite the Seoul Metropolitan Government, police and health authorities' repeated requests that it be canceled amid concerns over possible COVID-19 infections. Yonhap61 more anti-piracy naval unit members test positive for coronavirusBy Jun Ji-hyeCOVID-19 infections have continued to break out in and outside of the country over the weekend, raising concerns that the ongoing fourth wave of infections could become far more serious. At least three protesters who took part in a recent mass rally organized by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a major umbrella labor group, in central Seoul have tested positive for COVID-19, sparking fears of even more infections to come, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).Outside the country, an infection cluster has occurred at the nation's anti-piracy naval unit in waters off Africa, with nearly 70 service members having tested positive. On July 3, the mass rally was held in central Seoul, with about 8,000 pro

Jul 18, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
COVID-19 outbreaks continue in and outside of Korea

New virus infections stay in 1,400s for 2nd day on fewer tests

People wait to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center near Seoul Station in downtown Seoul, July 18. YonhapSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the mid-1,400s for the second day in a row Sunday on fewer tests over the weekend amid concerns about increased cases in non-capital areas, the imminent summer holiday season and the prevalence of the delta variant from India. The country added 1,454 COVID-19 cases, an all-time high for a Sunday, including 1,402 local infections, raising the total caseload to 177,951, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The figure was down one from 1,455 on Saturday. The daily caseload has stayed above the 1,000 mark since July 7 on the back of a surge in confirmed new cases in the greater Seoul area. It hit a new high of 1,615 on Wednesday. The country added two more COVID-19 deaths, raising the death toll to 2,057. The fatality rate came to 1.16 percent.The greater Seoul area, home to half of the country's 51.34 million population, has emerged as the hot spot for the recent spike in confirmed new cases.

Jul 18, 2021
New virus infections stay in 1,400s for 2nd day on fewer tests
  • 3 COVID-19 cases reported among labor rally participants
  • 61 more Cheonghae Unit members test positive for COVID-19

3 COVID-19 cases reported among labor rally participants

In this July 3 file photo, members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions participate in the rally to demand a revision to the labor act in Jongro, downtown Seoul. YonhapAt least three protesters who took part in the latest massive rally organized by a major umbrella labor group have tested positive for COVID-19, health authorities said Saturday, sparking concerns about potential cluster infections amid spiking virus cases.The woman in her 50s was confirmed Friday to be infected with the virus after attending the street rally held by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) in central Seoul on July 3, and two more protesters tested positive Saturday.Around 8,000 members of the KCTU participated in the rally to demand a revision to the labor act, despite authorities' repeated call to cancel it amid the pandemic.Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum expressed "deep" regret that the virus case was reported among the protesters."Regardless of symptoms, we strongly call on all participants to immediately take COVID-19 tests," Kim said.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDC

Jul 18, 2021
3 COVID-19 cases reported among labor rally participants
  • New virus infections stay in 1,400s for 2nd day on fewer tests

One more member of Cheonghae anti-piracy unit off Africa tests positive for COVID-19

The ROKN destroyer Munmu the Great / Yonhap One more service member of South Korea's Cheonghae anti-piracy unit patrolling off the coast of Africa has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total caseload there to seven, the defense ministry said Saturday.Earlier this week, six service members of the 300-strong crew aboard the 4,400-ton destroyer Munmu the Great were confirmed to have been infected, and the authorities conducted virus tests on all other crewmembers.Fears of a mass infection have grown as around 80 others have shown symptoms consistent with COVID-19.The newly confirmed service member had shown symptoms of pneumonia and has been undergoing treatment at a local hospital where he was given a virus test, the ministry said.The test results for all other personnel were initially supposed to be available by Saturday morning, but there appeared to have been some delays in analyzing the data at local medical centers, according to officials.Multiple source

Jul 17, 2021
One more member of Cheonghae anti-piracy unit off Africa tests positive for COVID-19
  • New cases further inch down to 1,400s, tougher distancing measures eyed outside capital

New cases further inch down to 1,400s, tougher distancing measures eyed outside capital

People get tested for COVID-19 at a temporary facility set up in Haeundae, Busan, July 16. Yonhap Daily new COVID-19 cases retreated to the 1,400s Friday, but the authorities are considering imposing tighter social distancing measures outside the capital area amid the spiraling number of infections nationwide coupled with concerns over the Delta variant.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 1,455 coronavirus infections, including 1,404 local ones, raising the total caseload to 176,500.On the previous day, the country added 1,536 cases, slightly down from the record high of 1,615 tallied Wednesday. Daily cases have been staying above the 1,000 mark since July 7.Four more COVID-19 deaths were also reported, raising fatalities to 2,055.The greater Seoul area, home to half of the country's 51.3 million population, has been under the highest level of social distancing since Monday.Under the toughest virus curbs, gatherings of more than two peopl

Jul 17, 2021
New cases further inch down to 1,400s, tougher distancing measures eyed outside capital
  • One more member of Cheonghae anti-piracy unit off Africa tests positive for COVID-19

Self-test kit false negatives may be partial cause of 4th pandemic wave

People wait to receive COVID-19 tests at an outdoor testing center in Yeouido Park, Seoul, Friday. Yonhap Non-capital areas likely to toughen distancing rules By Bahk Eun-jiSelf-testing kits for COVID-19 are believed to be one of the factors that has caused the sudden onslaught of the fourth wave of the pandemic with some COVID-19 self-test kit users showing false negative results that were later found to be positive. Experts point out the government should have conducted monitoring and collected data on the efficacy of the kits prior to allowing them to be sold to customers.A self-testing kit allows the general public to collect samples on their own and confirm whether they are positive or negative for COVID-19. Such products have been on the market since late April as a supplementary to the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test as they offer a much faster result and are more convenient to use. But their accuracy had been called in to question even before they went

Jul 16, 2021By Bahk Eun-ji
Self-test kit false negatives may be partial cause of 4th pandemic wave

'$0.88 doughnut' is breakfast for quarantine chief

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) Commissioner Jeong Eun-kyeong heads to brief on vaccination reservation service at the KDCA headquarters in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, Wednesday. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooThe “K-quarantine" commander's business expenses are full of to-go orders for meetings, giving a peek into the hard work entailed in fighting the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) Commissioner Jeong Eun-kyeong's business expense credit card statement went viral online, Thursday, after it was “officially” released by the KDCA, July 6.Jeong paid about 4 million won ($3,510) in business expenses on 32 occasions in June. Most of the spending was at local eateries in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, where the KDCA headquarters is located, and near Seoul Station and the National Assembly which Jeong frequents for meetings with government officials or lawmakers. She did not spend all the money on herself, as many times she also bought food for officials accompanying her.On average, Jeong spent 16,000 won

Jul 16, 2021By Kwon Mee-yoo
'$0.88 doughnut' is breakfast for quarantine chief
  • COVID-19 healthcare workers struggling with burnout and fatigue

Young vacationers flock to Jeju despite 4th wave of pandemic

Visitors arrive at Jeju International Airport in Jeju, July 10. The popularity of the resort island among domestic tourists does not appear to have subsided despite the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. YonhapThe popularity of Jeju Island among domestic travelers does not appear to have cooled off despite the ongoing fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic in South Korea and the government's tougher social distancing rules, provincial and industry officials said Friday.Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, the number of visitors to Jeju has not shown a significant drop and a daily average of around 34,000 tourists arrive on the southern resort island these days, the officials said.At the current pace, the monthly number of Jeju visitors is expected to exceed 1 million for the fourth consecutive month in July, they said, attributing the island's steady popularity to the unabated travel demand from those in their 20s and 30s, commonly called the Generation MZ (millennials and web-savvy Generation Z).The daily average of Jeju visitors had dropped about 16 percent from

Jul 16, 2021
Young vacationers flock to Jeju despite 4th wave of pandemic

Gov't may strengthen distancing rules in non-Seoul regions: PM

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum speaks during a meeting on the government's response to COVID-19 at the government complex in Seoul, July 16. YonhapPrime Minister Kim Boo-kyum hinted Friday at enforcing stronger social distancing rules in regions outside the greater Seoul area as the country struggles to contain the fourth wave of the pandemic.In a daily interagency meeting on the government's COVID-19 response, Kim said that authorities could strengthen the private gathering restrictions after 6 p.m. in non-Seoul regions when new virus cases continue to rise.Seoul, its neighboring Gyeonggi Province and the western port city of Incheon, home to half of the country's 51.3 million population, have been under the highest social distancing measures since Monday, while most other regions began increasing restrictions Thursday, amid a spike in new virus cases as of late.Most regions outside the wider capital area have been placed under Level 2 measures, in which gatherings of more than eight people are banned. The regions, which had previously been under the lowest social distancing scheme wit

Jul 16, 2021
Gov't may strengthen distancing rules in non-Seoul regions: PM
  • COVID-19 healthcare workers struggling with burnout and fatigue

New cases tick down to 1,500s; nationwide resurgence still worrying

A medical worker takes a nasal sample from a man during a COVID-19 testing at a makeshift testing site at the National Assembly in Seoul, July 15. AP-YonhapSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell slightly to the 1,500s on Friday, but new infections are highly likely to increase as summer vacation season nears amid a pileup of cases in the greater Seoul area and other regions.The country added 1,536 new COVID-19 cases, including 1,476 local infections, raising the total caseload to 175,046, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). On Thursday, the country reported 1,600 cases, which was just below the daily record of 1,615 cases tallied Wednesday. Daily cases stayed above the 1,000 mark for the 10th consecutive day.The country added one more COVID-19 death, raising the death toll to 2,051.The greater Seoul area, home to half of the country's 51.3 million population, has been under the highest level of social distancing measures since Monday, while most other regions have toughened restrictions from Thursday.The wider Seoul area has been the hotbed fo

Jul 16, 2021
New cases tick down to 1,500s; nationwide resurgence still worrying
  • COVID-19 healthcare workers struggling with burnout and fatigue
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