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Fri, May 14, 2021 | 21:41

New virus cases in 500s for 2nd day

Korea's daily new virus cases stayed in the 500s for the second straight day Tuesday due to less testing as the country accelerates a vaccine rollout amid woes over another wave of the pandemic.

2021-04-27 09:51

Moon discusses vaccine cooperation with Novavax CEO

Novavax CEO to discuss vaccine supply with Moon

Novavax CEO Stanley Erck is set to meet with President Moon Jae-in Tuesday, to discuss the supply of the U.S. biotech firm's COVID-19 vaccines here. Top executives of the U.S. biotech firm Novavax arrived in Korea on Monday to check on its vaccine production and discuss related issues with its contract manufacturer SK Bioscience and the government.

Kim Bo-eun | 2021-04-26 16:47

Gov't dismisses fears of COVID-19 vaccine fiasco

Gov't dismisses fears of COVID-19 vaccine fiasco

The government sought to dismiss concerns over a possible shortage of COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, Monday, in its efforts to meet its goal of achieving herd immunity by November amid growing fears over another wave of infections. President Moon Jae-in urged some critics to refrain from creating exhausting debates on the vaccine, which he claims have caused anxiety amon...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-04-26 16:29

No individual choice for COVID-19 vaccine: gov't

The government will maintain its stance that individuals will not be able to choose the type of COVID-19 vaccine they receive, although Korea has secured an abundant supply of doses from five pharmaceutical companies. Following the latest deal with Pfizer for additional doses for 20 million people announced Sunday, Korea has so far secured enough doses to inoculate 99 million...

2021-04-26 15:33

Gov't dismisses fears of COVID-19 vaccine fiasco

New virus cases at 500 on fewer tests

South Korea's daily new virus cases fell below 600 on Monday for the first time in six days due to fewer tests over the weekend as health authorities accelerated the country's inoculation drive. The country reported 500 more COVID-19 cases, including 469 local infections, raising the total caseload to 119,387, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The c...

2021-04-26 09:53

Korea's immunization plan depends on timely delivery of vaccines

The government's immunization plan against COVID-19 depends on the timely delivery of vaccines without any delay, according to medical experts, even though the country has signed contracts to acquire enough doses for nearly double the entire population. The administration announced Saturday that it had reached a deal with Pfizer for additional doses for 20 million people, whi...

2021-04-25 16:28

New cases on Saturday back again under 700 on fewer tests

New cases on Saturday back again under 700 on fewer tests

South Korea's daily new virus cases fell below 700 for the first time in five days on Saturday due to fewer tests during the weekend, amid lingering concerns about a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. The country reported 644 more COVID-19 cases, including 603 local infections, raising the total caseload to 118,887, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said...

2021-04-25 11:11

Korea secures additional Pfizer vaccines for 20 million people

South Korea said Saturday it has signed a deal with U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. to import additional Pfizer vaccine doses for 20 million people in a move that could ease public concerns about a vaccine shortage. The deal came after South Korean health minister Kwon Deok-cheol held two video conferences with his Pfizer counterpart on April 9 and 23.

2021-04-24 17:35

New cases on Saturday back again under 700 on fewer tests

New virus cases on Saturday near 800 for 2nd day on increased cluster infections

Daily new COVID-19 infections here stayed in the high 700s for the second straight day Friday as community infections and untraceable cases continued to spread across the country. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) country reported 785 more coronavirus cases, including 760 local ones, raising the total caseload to 118,243.

2021-04-24 10:40

Public skeptical of November herd immunity goal

Public skeptical of November herd immunity goal

A majority of Koreans are skeptical of the government's plan to achieve COVID-19 herd immunity by November through vaccination, a survey showed, Friday. The negative prediction mainly stems from the fact that Korea is struggling to secure vaccines amid a worldwide supply shortage, coupled with growing concerns over the possible side effects of the vaccines, such as blood clot...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-04-23 17:00

New virus cases on Saturday near 800 for 2nd day on increased cluster infections

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