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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 16:36

4th virus wave feared as Korea sees 3 variants

4th virus wave feared as Korea sees 3 variants

Concerns are growing here over a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 infections after the health authorities said they were seeing a consistent increase in the number of people infected with new variants of the coronavirus, which are known to be more transmissible. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said Wednesday that the country has confirmed as of Tuesday ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-02-03 16:27

Syringes for COVID-19 vaccinations

Syringes for COVID-19 vaccinations

A worker examines syringes, which will be used for COVID-19 vaccinations, at a Shina Corp. factory in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Tuesday. The government will start the first COVID-19 vaccinations later this month, beginning with medical personnel at hospitals designated for treating patients infected with the coronavirus. / Yonhap

Jun Ji-hye2021-02-03 16:27

Gathering ban causes conflict among family members

Gathering ban causes conflict among family members

The government's ban on gatherings of five or more people, aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19, has become a fresh topic for disputes among family members ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. While many Koreans travel across the country to meet family and relatives during one of the two biggest traditional holidays, some couples and families have had quarrels over whe...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-02-03 15:04

New virus cases bounce back to over 400

New virus cases bounce back to over 400

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases bounced back to over 400 after four days on Wednesday as cluster infections continue to rise despite extended virus curbs. The country added 467 more COVID-19 cases, including 433 local infections, raising the total caseload to 79,311, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The daily caseload rebounded af...

2021-02-03 10:25

4th virus wave feared as Korea sees 3 variants

Nine inmates at Seoul prison test positive for COVID-19

Nine inmates at Seoul prison test positive for COVID-19

Nine inmates at a Seoul prison have tested positive for the coronavirus, all of whom worked in the kitchen, the justice ministry said Tuesday. The Nambu Correctional Institution in southwestern Seoul conducted COVID-19 tests on dozens of inmates and staff after one prisoner who worked in the kitchen recently showed signs of fever and subsequently tested positive.

2021-02-02 21:10

New infections in 300s for 3rd day

New infections in 300s for 3rd day

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for the third straight day on Tuesday as health authorities extended tough virus curbs amid a continued rise in cluster infections. The country added 336 more COVID-19 cases, including 295 local infections, raising the total caseload to 78,844, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).

2021-02-02 10:44

AstraZeneca vaccine is OK for all adults: South Korean panel

AstraZeneca vaccine is OK for all adults: South Korean panel

A South Korean panel of experts has said that vaccines for the novel coronavirus by AstraZeneca can administered for people over the age of 65 amid efficacy controversies, according to the country's drug safety agency Monday. The independent advisory board announced its review on efficacy and safety of the vaccines developed by the British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant and Oxf...

2021-02-01 16:36

Drill for vaccine transportation

Drill for vaccine transportation

A military police vehicle follows a truck carrying COVID-19 vaccine substitutes at the National Medical Center in Seoul, Monday, during a drill to train for the transportation, storage and administration of coronavirus vaccines before vaccinations start here later this month. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-02-01 16:31

New virus cases at over 2-month low amid extended curbs

New virus cases at over 2-month low amid extended curbs

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rose by the smallest amount in over two months to stay in the 300s for the second straight day on Monday due to fewer tests over the weekend amid extended tough virus curbs.

2021-02-01 12:20

Korea to maintain strong social distancing measures for another 2 weeks

'Stay home during Lunar New Year holiday'

'Stay home during Lunar New Year holiday'

A citizen passes by a notice calling on residents to refrain from visiting families and relatives during the Lunar New Year holiday, posted on the exterior of Seoul Metropolitan Library, Sunday. The government decided to maintain the current social distancing level ― Level 2.5 for the Seoul metropolitan area and Level 2 for other parts of the nation ― until the end of the hol...

Jun Ji-hye2021-01-31 17:01

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