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Endometriosis: an invisible illness with a major impact

A patient gets an ultrasound checkup for her uterus in this file photo. According to government data, 111,214 women were diagnosed with endometriosis in 2017. /Korea Times fileBy Bahk Eun-jiEndometriosis is a common gynecological condition that affects about 60 percent of women in their 20s to 40s, but if the pain is unusually serious, doctors advise them to be checked for lesions in their uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes. For those with endometriosis, coping with period cramps often requires more than just taking a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.Kim Hye-won, 31, living in Songpa-gu, Seoul, recently felt her period pain becoming more severe. When Kim's younger sister, who had surgery to remove fibroids in her uterus a couple of years ago, said she had similar symptoms, Kim immediately visited her gynecologist and she was diagnosed with endometriosis. “I became accustomed to period cramps to a degree over the years, but this time, the pain was sharp and suddenly became unbearable. I initially thought it was probably because I was under a lot of pressure at wo

Mar 15, 2020By Bahk Eun-ji
Endometriosis: an invisible illness with a major impact

COVID-19 outbreak shows stabilizing sign

Seats at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul remained empty, Sunday, as the church replaced its Sunday worship services with online ones to ensure its members' safety amid the spread of COVID-19. /Yonhap By Bahk Eun-jiKorea added 76 new cases on Saturday, with a total number of cases at 8,162, making the first day in nearly three weeks when the number of new cases has fallen below 100, the health authorities said, Sunday. The government reported 76 new COVID-19 infections Saturday, the first time in nearly three weeks for the number to have dropped below 100. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said Sunday that the total number of coronavirus patients had reached 8,162, with 75 fatalities ― most of whom were elderly patients who had been suffering from underlying illnesses. Those recovering from the infection and being released from quarantine now number 834; while nearly 270,000 tests have been carried out so far. This is the first time in

Mar 15, 2020By Bahk Eun-ji
COVID-19 outbreak shows stabilizing sign

S. Korea adds 76 new virus cases, total at 8,162

A worker in protective gear cleans a window with disinfectant at Guro Station in Seoul, Friday. YonhapSouth Korea on Sunday reported 76 new cases of the coronavirus to total 8,162, marking the first time in 23 days the number of new cases has fallen below 100.It marked the lowest daily increase in the number of patients since Feb. 21, a strong indication that the outbreak is slowing as health authorities ramp up measures to contain cluster infections.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) also reported three new deaths, bringing the death toll to 75.Of the new cases, 41 are in Daegu and four are in North Gyeongsang Province, the KCDC said. The total number of confirmed cases in Daegu and North Gyeongsang, the two epicenters of the virus outbreak here, stood at 6,031 and 1,157, respectively.The two regions accounted for roughly 88 percent of the total confirmed cases here.Since raising the virus alert level to "red," the highest level, on Feb. 23, health authorities have focused on halting the spread of the virus in Daegu and North Gyeongsang.Infection cases in th

Mar 15, 2020
S. Korea adds 76 new virus cases, total at 8,162

Korea sets guidelines limiting release of private info of coronavirus patients

A man wearing a face mask passes by an electric screen about precautions against the COVID-19 at a railway station in Seoul, Saturday, March 14, 2020. APThe government set new guidelines regarding the private information of coronavirus patients Saturday advising local administrations to hold back releasing unnecessary details. Regional governments across the country have alerted their residents against coronavirus infection risks, releasing detailed routes and destinations used by coronavirus patients within their jurisdictionDuring the process, the private information of some patients, including the names of their employers, occupations and identities, have been leaked to the public, sparking a controversy over invasion of privacy. In a bid to counter this, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) authored the guidelines and released them to regional governments. Under the guidelines, the authorities are advised to disclose information on the places patients visited, as well as how they traveled there, but to withhold any detailed information that could clarify th

Mar 14, 2020
Korea sets guidelines limiting release of private info of coronavirus patients
  • Universities face calls for refunds over classes disrupted by virus

Trudeau, in quarantine, telegoverns Canada

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau works from his home office at Rideau Cottage, during his self-quarantine after his wife Sophie Gregoire tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in a picture taken by his 11-year-old daughter Ella-Grace in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 13, 2020. ReutersHis children play with Lego in their rooms, his wife spends a lot of time on the phone: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday offered a glimpse into the Canadian first family's COVID-19 quarantine while reassuring an anxious nation that he continues to govern."I want to be clear. I have no symptoms. I'm feeling good. Technology allows me to work from home," Trudeau told a news conference outside his official residence in Ottawa.Standing alone in front of the small brick cottage, journalists giving him several meters (yards) clearance, the prime minister spoke publicly for the first time since his wife Sophie tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.The announcement was made late Thursday that the 48-year-old Canadian leader, his 44-year-old wife and their three children, aged 6 to 12, wo

Mar 14, 2020
Trudeau, in quarantine, telegoverns Canada
  • Canadian PM Trudeau's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Korea's new virus cases continue to slow, infections top 8,000

Workers wearing protective gears disinfect as a precaution against the new coronavirus at the subway station in Seoul, Friday, March 13, 2020. APThe government reported 107 new cases of the new coronavirus here Saturday, slightly down from 110 new cases a day earlier, bringing the nation's total infections to 8,086. The 107 detected Friday underscore growing signs that infections are waning on the back of stepped-up efforts to contain the outbreak.With five new fatalities reported Saturday, 72 people have died so far in South Korea from COVID-19 since the first coronavirus infection case here was confirmed Jan. 20, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). The pace of daily new infections has shown signs of slowing in recent days after health authorities completed extensive testing of 210,000 followers of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus who were at the center of the rapid spread, but authorities are still on high alert over new infection clusters, after one at a call center in Seoul's Guro District and another at the Government Complex in Sejong. Of th

Mar 14, 2020
Korea's new virus cases continue to slow, infections top 8,000
  • Universities face calls for refunds over classes disrupted by virus

Trump declares virus emergency

U.S. President Donald J. Trump speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, DC, March 13, at which he declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. EPAU.S. President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency Friday in order to free up more money and resources. But he denied any responsibility for delays in making testing available for the new virus, whose spread has roiled markets and disrupted the lives of everyday Americans.Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump said, ``I am officially declaring a national emergency,” unleashing as much as $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak. Trump also announced a range of executive actions, including a new public-private partnership to expand coronavirus testing capabilities with drive-through locations, as his administration has come under fire for being too slow in making the test available. Trump said, ``I don't take responsibility at all” for the slow rollout of testing.Late Friday, House Speaker Na

Mar 14, 2020
Trump declares virus emergency
  • Trump hopes to restore travel with Asia as soon as possible
  • Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Citizens confused about how to use masks

Citizens wait in long lines to buy face masks in front of a pharmacy in Seoul, Friday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government and the Korea Medical Association (KMA) have issued conflicting advice on how to use face masks to prevent coronavirus infections, creating confusion among citizens amid a continued shortages of masks.The KMA announced its guidelines, Thursday, saying it advises against the reuse of disposable masks or wearing those made of cotton.These are in contrast to the government's revised guidelines announced March 3. At the time, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said the reuse of disposable masks on a temporary basis was permissible. The ministry also said citizens could wear cotton masks if it was difficult to buy other protective masks because of the serious supply shortage.In a televised message to the public, March 8, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun also encouraged people to use cotton masks instead of disposable ones, saying medical staff fighting COVID-19 should be prioritized. Citizens wearing face masks walk along a street in Gangnam District, Seoul, Friday. Yonh

Mar 13, 2020
Citizens confused about how to use masks

No. of patient recoveries exceeds new cases for 1st time

A Salvation Army officer puts a pack of face masks into a charity pot during a mask donation campaign in central Seoul, Friday. Donated masks and other hygiene products will be delivered to street cleaners and apartment guards amid concerns over COVID-19 infections. YonhapGovernment struggles to contain outbreak at Sejong complexBy Jun Ji-hyeThe number of fully recovered COVID-19 patients exceeded that of daily new infections, Thursday, for the first time since Korea reported its first infection, Jan. 20, the health authorities said Friday. They added that this could be a turning point in the fight against the highly contagious disease. However, the government is still on high alert as new coronavirus cases at the Government Complex in Sejong, which houses 35 ministries and government agencies with about 15,000 workers, have continued to increase, sparking concerns over a potential cluster infection.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) announced Friday that it detected 110 new cases Thursday, bringing the nation's number of total infections to 7,979. So far, 69

Mar 13, 2020
No. of patient recoveries exceeds new cases for 1st time
  • Gov't to designate Daegu, North Gyeongsang as special disaster zone

Gov't to designate Daegu, North Gyeongsang as special disaster zone

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, center, visits a traditional market in Daegu, Friday. / YonhapCharter flight to evacuate Koreans from Iran By Kang Seung-wooThe government is looking to designate coronavirus-hit Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province as a special disaster zone, the prime minister said Friday, a move that will expedite the administration's support to the affected areas and their residents.The southeastern city of Daegu and the neighboring province are Korea's COVID-19 hot spots, with their number of confirmed cases reaching 7,075 as of Friday, making up the majority of the country's total of 7,979 infections since its first detection Jan. 20, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).If designated, it will be the first special disaster zone to be made so due to an infectious disease. Previous designations have been mainly made for natural disasters.“Relevant procedures are underway in relation to the declaration of Daegu and the province as special disaster zones,” Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said during a meeting of the Central

Mar 13, 2020By Kang Seung-woo
Gov't to designate Daegu, North Gyeongsang as special disaster zone
  • No. of patient recoveries exceeds new cases for 1st time
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