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Sat, October 23, 2021 | 14:07

New virus cases below 2,000 for 15th day as vaccination rate nears 70 percent milestone

South Korea saw its new coronavirus cases rise slightly Saturday, but the daily caseload stayed below 2,000 for the 15th straight day, as the country's vaccination rate was nearing a key milestone of 70 percent.

2021-10-23 11:26

Groundless vaccine misinformation spreading online

Nearly 70 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but some people still believe and spread misinformation and conspiracy theories about the vaccines, refusing to get injections. The misinformation and groundless claims are being fueled by isolated cases of severe side effects involving vaccinated people. Experts urge the government to take counte...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-10-22 16:56

Robust vaccination campaign keeps new infections largely in check

Robust vaccination campaign keeps new infections largely in check

South Korea reported 1,440 new daily cases Friday in a downward trend in its coronavirus infections as its strong vaccination push seems to be helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus from spinning out of control.

2021-10-22 10:31

Groundless vaccine misinformation spreading online

Doctors at top hospitals spend only 4 minutes per patient: data

Patients who go to the top hospitals in Korea usually wait for more than an hour but they usually see the doctor for only about four minutes, and this situation seems to be only worsening.

Yoon Ja-young | 2021-10-21 18:13

Gov't aims to shift to 'Living with COVID-19' phase from Nov. 1

The government is pushing to introduce its “Living with COVID-19” phase Nov. 1 at the earliest, as the nation's vaccination rate is expected to reach 70 percent in the coming days, according to Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol. Kwon said the government was “considering” beginning the plan that day, under which the health authorities will ease social distancing m...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-10-21 16:06

New virus cases slightly dip amid speedy vaccination campaign

New virus cases slightly dip amid speedy vaccination campaign

South Korea reported fewer than 1,500 daily cases Thursday, continuing a downward trend since the fourth wave of the pandemic peaked in late September, due to the accelerating rate of vaccinations.

2021-10-21 10:15

Gov't aims to shift to 'Living with COVID-19' phase from Nov. 1

New virus cases rise on more testing

South Korea saw its new coronavirus cases rise by nearly 500 cases Wednesday, but the caseload stayed below 2,000 for the 12th straight day, as the country continued its vaccine campaign aimed at returning to normalcy.

2021-10-20 10:48

Controversy rises over booster shot for Janssen vaccine

Controversy is rising over the administration of booster shots for recipients of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, as they have reported the largest number of breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated people. While some medical experts believe the government should immediately offer additional shots to the group, others advise that the plan should undergo a m...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-19 15:57

New virus cases less than 2,000 for 11th day amid rising vaccination rate

South Korea's daily coronavirus cases stayed below 2,000 for the 11th straight day Tuesday, as vaccine effects are taking hold with rising inoculations amid preparations for a gradual return to normalcy.

2021-10-19 10:57

Controversy rises over booster shot for Janssen vaccine

New virus cases hit 3-month low

South Korea's daily coronavirus cases dropped to the lowest level in more than three months on Monday as the country eased restrictions on private gatherings ahead of preparations for a gradual shift to the "living with COVID-19" scheme. The country reported 1,050 new cases, including 1,030 local infections, raising the total caseload to 343,445, the Korea Disease Control and...

2021-10-18 10:30

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