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Sat, December 4, 2021 | 04:15

Pregnant women get conflicting messages about COVID-19 vaccine

Pregnant women are uncertain whether or not to get COVID-19 vaccinations, as some doctors have been giving advice that contradicts the government's message as well as insisting that the vaccination of mothers-to-be should undergo more extensive review. The government has recommended that pregnant women get inoculated, saying that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the poten...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-11 08:39

Korea to form government-private panel for move toward 'living with COVID-19'

South Korea said Sunday it will set up a committee this week for a strategy on the "New Normal" of "living with COVID-19," with the vaccination campaign picking up speed.

2021-10-10 16:29

Korea to expand home treatment in preparation for 'living with COVID-19'

The government is moving to expand home treatment for COVID-19 patients as part of measures to shift to the “living with COVID-19” phase next month, under which the social distancing measures stand to be eased and health authorities plan to focus more on managing critically ill patients rather than all cases.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-10-10 16:09

New infections under 2,000

New infections under 2,000

South Korea's daily new COVID-19 cases remained below 2,000 for a second straight day Sunday amid concerns over the spread of the virus during and after another extended weekend.

2021-10-10 10:36

Korea to expand home treatment in preparation for 'living with COVID-19'

More than 30 million people fully vaccinated in South Korea

The number of fully vaccinated people in South Korea has surpassed 30 million, data showed Saturday, as the government speeds up inoculations and seeks to gradually roll out its "living with COVID-19" plan.

2021-10-09 10:29

New coronavirus cases under 2,000, authorities vigilant over autumn travelers

New coronavirus cases under 2,000, authorities vigilant over autumn travelers

Daily new COVID-19 infections fell below 2,000, Friday, although the health authorities are still keeping a watchful eye on a possible increase over the extended weekend.

2021-10-09 10:02

More than 30 million people fully vaccinated in South Korea

Seoul announces incentives for undocumented immigrants who want to voluntarily leave Korea after vaccination

Illegal stayers who want to leave South Korea voluntarily after completing COVID-19 vaccination will be given various incentives, including exemption from fines, the Ministry of Justice said Friday.

2021-10-08 11:34

New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; resurgence in wider Seoul worrisome

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 2,000s for a third straight day Friday, following a long weekend, amid concerns over the spread of the pandemic ahead of another extended weekend.

2021-10-08 10:07

Seoul announces incentives for undocumented immigrants who want to voluntarily leave Korea after vaccination

Over 30% of 16-17 years old make reservation for COVID-19 vaccine

Over 30 percent of eligible recipients among teenagers aged 16 and 17 have made an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination during the first two days of their reservation period, against earlier expectations that many parents would be hesitant to vaccinate their children. The government began to receive the reservations for those born between 2004 and 2005, from 8 p.m., Tuesday...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-07 16:50

Public health center forces pregnant women to pledge breastfeeding

An online posting has drawn attention with its claim that a public health center here forced pregnant women to vow to breastfeed their babies when they registered their pregnancy to receive welfare benefits. The person who posted the story on Twitter, Wednesday, said her friend visited the center in Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, recently, and was forced to sign a writt...

Lee Hae-rin | 2021-10-07 16:21

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