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S. Korea reports 39 new cases of coronavirus

South Korea's new virus cases stayed below 40 for the second day in a row on Wednesday, but imported cases continued to rise, hampering the country's efforts to contain the virus.- S. Korea reports 39 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 13,551- No additional death, total death toll at 289- 66 more people released after full recoveries from coronavirus, total cured patients at 12,348South Korea's new virus cases stayed below 40 for the second day in a row on Wednesday, but imported cases continued to rise, hampering the country's efforts to contain the virus.The country added 39 cases, including 11 local infections, raising the total caseload to 13,551, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).Infections coming in from overseas have been on high plateau for weeks, with double-digit numbers of new cases for 20 consecutive days.Of 28 additional imported cases reported, 23 were detected at quarantine checkpoints of airports and sea ports. The country reported 43 imported cases Monday, a four-month high.Since Monday, the country has required arrival

Jul 15, 2020
S. Korea reports 39 new cases of coronavirus
  • Moderna's coronavirus vaccine proven 'safe, induces immune response' in phase 1 trials
  • S. Korea plans to subject more countries to stronger virus quarantine measures

Moderna's coronavirus vaccine proven 'safe, induces immune response' in phase 1 trials

In this March 16, 2020, file photo, a subject receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine by Moderna for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. According to results released on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, early-stage testing showed the first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems the way scientists had hoped. The vaccine is made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)Moderna Inc's experimental vaccine for COVID-19 showed it was safe and provoked immune responses in all 45 healthy volunteers in an ongoing early-stage study, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.Volunteers who got two doses of the vaccine had high levels of virus-killing antibodies that exceeded the average levels seen in people who had recovered from COVID-19, the team reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.No study volunteers experienced a serious side effect, but more than half reported mild or moderate reacti

Jul 15, 2020
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine proven 'safe, induces immune response' in phase 1 trials
  • When will COVID-19 pandemic die down?
  • S. Korea reports 39 new cases of coronavirus

When will COVID-19 pandemic die down?

How novel coronavirus differs from MERS, SARSBy Bahk Eun-jiKim So-ra, a 35-year-old office worker and mother of a four-year-old daughter, said she wonders when she and her daughter will be able to live without wearing masks. “In the early stages of the outbreak, I thought it would last for two or three months, but now I sometimes wonder if we will end up living with it like the common cold,” Kim said.The health authorities here believe the country will soon face a second wave of COVID-19 although Korea has gained global attention for its prompt response to the ongoing pandemic, particularly in the early stages. The pandemic began in Wuhan, China as a result of a mix of coronavirus strains commonly found in bats, and quickly found its way to humans who carried it not only to Korea but also around the world. Many now wonder when it will end as it has been almost six months since the first patient was confirmed to be infected here, Jan. 20.At a press conference in Geneva, Friday, Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's health emergencies program, said the world is unlikel

Jul 14, 2020By Bahk Eun-ji
When will COVID-19 pandemic die down?
  • S. Korea reports 33 new cases of coronavirus infection
  • Moderna's coronavirus vaccine proven 'safe, induces immune response' in phase 1 trials

Busan to fine beachgoers for not wearing masks

Women covering their faces at Gwangalli Beach in Busan, July 8. Starting July 25, those who do not wear masks at the city's five most popular beaches will face fines of up to 3 million won. YonhapBy Jung Min-hoVisitors to some of Busan's most popular beaches will have to wear masks or face hefty fines.Starting July 25, the city's health officials will impose fines of up to 3 million won ($2,500) for those not wearing masks at five beaches ― Haeundae, Songjeong, Gwangalli, Dadaepo and Songdo ― as part of the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.With the Haeundae District Office's own rule already in place, visitors to Haeundae could be fined from July 20.Also, eating and drinking on the beaches will be prohibited. Violators could face a fine of up to 3 million won.If anyone causes significant financial damage by violating the rules, the city government said it will demand reparation.Smaller beaches have been excluded from the measures. However, if the number of visitors increases significantly, they may also be included, the city government said.“We made the decision for the s

Jul 14, 2020By Jung Min-ho
Busan to fine beachgoers for not wearing masks

545 people face indictment for violating coronavirus-related rules

A total of 1,207 people had been investigated for allegedly flouting the infectious disease control act as of Monday. Investigation is underway for 606 people while 56 people have been forwarded to the prosecution with non-indictment recommended, the agency said. Courtesy of Gyeonggi Provincial OfficeSouth Korean police have referred 545 people to the prosecution seeking indictment on charges of violating rules related to the new coronavirus since late February, the National Police Agency said Tuesday. Of them, 10 suspects were arrested. A total of 1,207 people had been investigated for allegedly flouting the infectious disease control act as of Monday. Investigation is underway for 606 people while 56 people have been forwarded to the prosecution with non-indictment recommended, the agency said. By charge, 506 people have been investigated for allegedly violating self-isolation rules. Of them, 317 have been referred to the prosecution for indictment, including seven arrested, and 158 are still being investigated. "These cases include going to work, visiting restaurants or karaoke ro

Jul 14, 2020
545 people face indictment for violating coronavirus-related rules

S. Korea reports 33 new cases of coronavirus infection

South Korea's new virus cases fell back to below 40 on Tuesday, but a continued rise in cluster infections and imported cases put a strain on the country's efforts to contain the virus.- S. Korea reports 33 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 13,512- No additional death, total death toll at 289- 78 more people released after full recoveries from coronavirus, total cured patients at 12,282South Korea's new virus cases fell back to below 40 on Tuesday, but a continued rise in cluster infections and imported cases put a strain on the country's efforts to contain the virus.The country added 33 cases, including 14 local infections, raising the total caseload to 13,512, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).The tally marked a sharp fall from 62 new virus cases reported Monday and 44 cases Sunday.Imported cases emerged as yet another stumbling block in the country's virus fight, with 19 additional imported cases being reported Tuesday.Cases coming in from overseas increased by double-digit figures for the 19th consecutive day, spawning concerns abo

Jul 14, 2020
S. Korea reports 33 new cases of coronavirus infection
  • When will COVID-19 pandemic die down?

3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

Lee Seung-joon, second from left, a lawyer from the Tae Il Law Firm, who is leading a lawsuit against Allergan seeking damages for plaintiffs affected by its breast implants, arrives at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in this Sept. 23, 2019 photo. Courtesy of Lee Seung-joonBy Bahk Eun-jiA third patient has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer caused by Allergan's Biocell textured breast implants, a local law firm leading a lawsuit against the U.S. company said Monday.Lee Seung-joon, a lawyer at Tae Il Law Firm, which has been gathering people to participate in the lawsuit since last year and filed the suit against Allergan, which was acquired by AbbVie in May, for damages, said he was distributing the press release about the third patient as the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) had not officially announced the third incideence. “So far, three patients have so far been reported in the past few months since the company announced a compensation plan in September last year, which only reflects the high risk of the possibility of additional cases,” L

Jul 13, 2020By Bahk Eun-ji
3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

Up 230,000: WHO says yet another daily record of virus cases

A doctor dressed in full protective gear measures the temperature a man during a house-to-house coronavirus testing drive in Villa El Rosal, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)The World Health Organization has reported another record in the increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, at over 230,000.The U.N. health agency said Sunday the United States again topped the list among countries, with more than 66,000 cases recorded.The figures don't necessarily account for delays in reporting of cases, and are believed to far underestimate actual case totals.Still, the trend line of confirmed cases continues to increase ― with three largest counts coming in over the last three days.The previous record was Friday, with more than 228,000 newly recorded cases worldwide in a 24-hour span.Overall, the WHO has counted more than 12.5 million confirmed cases and more than 561,000 deaths from COVID-19. (AP)

Jul 13, 2020
Up 230,000: WHO says yet another daily record of virus cases

Arrivals from 'high-risk nations' required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results

South Korea on Monday started to require foreigners arriving from high-risk countries to submit a certificate showing they tested negative for the new coronavirus, as a steady rise in imported cases has strained its anti-virus fight.South Korea on Monday started to require foreigners arriving from high-risk countries to submit a certificate showing they tested negative for the new coronavirus, as a steady rise in imported cases has strained its anti-virus fight.All foreign arrivals from the four countries ― Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan ― are obligated to hand in health certificates proving they have tested negative for COVID-19 on a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. South Korea has also ordered regular flights from such countries to limit the number of passengers to 60 percent of capacity. Those who depart for countries with large outbreaks will face strict entry processes when returning to South Korea, health authorities said. Strict quarantine regulations on arrivals from Pakistan and Bangladesh have been already in place. South Korea began to suspend visa i

Jul 13, 2020
Arrivals from 'high-risk nations' required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results

S. Korea reports 62 new coronavirus infections

- S. Korea reports 62 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 13,479- No additional death, total death toll at 289- 26 more people released after full recoveries from coronavirus, total cured patients at 12,204South Korea's new virus cases bounced back to above 60 on Monday as imported cases and cluster infections in major cities continued to rise.The country added 62 cases, including 19 local infections, raising the total caseload to 13,479, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).The tally marked a sharp rise from 44 new virus cases reported Sunday and 35 cases Saturday. It marked the highest since the number of daily virus cases hit 63 on Wednesday.Imported cases emerged as yet another stumbling block in the country's virus fight. The country identified 43 more imported cases on Monday, posting double-digit numbers for the 18th consecutive day. It marked the highest since March 25 when the reading was 51.Starting Monday, arrivals from four high-risk nations -- Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan -- must submit a certificate showing

Jul 13, 2020
S. Korea reports 62 new coronavirus infections
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