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New Virus Cases Remain in 2,000s Ahead of ‘Living with COVID-19′ Measures

New Virus Cases Remain in 2,000s Ahead of ‘Living with COVID-19′ Measures

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases surpassed 2,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, deepening health authorities’ worries over a possible resurgence of virus infections ahead of the implementation of measures to get back to normalcy. The country added 2,061 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,052 local infections, raising the [...]

New Virus Cases Hit Over 2,100 as Infections Spike Ahead of Easing of Virus Curbs

New Virus Cases Hit Over 2,100 as Infections Spike Ahead of Easing of Virus Curbs

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new daily coronavirus cases surged to more than 2,100 on Thursday, as the virus spread is gaining ground amid efforts to ease the distancing rules and return to normalcy. The country added 2,111 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 2,095 local infections, raising the total caseload to 358,412, the [...]

New Virus Cases Soar to Nearly 2,000 Ahead of Start of Phased Return to Normalcy

New Virus Cases Soar to Nearly 2,000 Ahead of Start of Phased Return to Normalcy

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases soared to nearly 2,000 on Wednesday, as fresh concerns emerge over people letting their guard down ahead of the start of a gradual easing of virus curbs aimed at returning to normalcy. The country added 1,952 more COVID-19 cases, including 1,930 local infections, raising [...]

Infection Rates Continue to Trend Downward with S. Korea Hitting Vaccine Milestone

Infection Rates Continue to Trend Downward with S. Korea Hitting Vaccine Milestone

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea reported 1,190 new cases Monday, continuing a sustained decline in the number of coronavirus cases as its vaccination rate reached the milestone of 70 percent over the weekend. Monday’s tally, including 1,167 local infections, raised the total caseload to 353,089, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency [...]

New Virus Cases Below 2,000 for 15th Day as Vaccination Rate Exceeds 70 pct Milestone

New Virus Cases Below 2,000 for 15th Day as Vaccination Rate Exceeds 70 pct Milestone

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — 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 surpassed a key milestone of 70 percent. The country reported 1,508 new cases, including 1,487 local infections, raising the total caseload to [...]

Robust Vaccination Campaign Keeps New Infections Largely in Check

Robust Vaccination Campaign Keeps New Infections Largely in Check

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — 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. The new tally, including 1,420 local infections, brought the total caseload to 348,969, [...]