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S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases at Around 13,000; Gov’t Eyes Shorter Isolation Period

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases at Around 13,000; Gov’t Eyes Shorter Isolation Period

SEOUL, March 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases stayed in the 13,000 range Wednesday, a similar level from a week ago, as the government unveiled plans to shorten the mandatory COVID-19 isolation period in efforts to restore pre-pandemic normalcy. The country reported 13,134 new COVID-19 infections, including 15 cases from overseas, bringing [...]

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Post On-week Rebound amid Post-pandemic Recovery

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Post On-week Rebound amid Post-pandemic Recovery

SEOUL, March 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 4,000 from a week earlier Monday, as people increasingly adapt to post-pandemic everyday life with the relaxation of most of the COVID-19 rules coming into effect. The country reported 4,204 new COVID-19 infections, including nine cases from overseas, bringing the [...]

New COVID-19 Cases Over 10,000 for 5th Day amid Eased Restrictions

New COVID-19 Cases Over 10,000 for 5th Day amid Eased Restrictions

SEOUL, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases topped the 10,000 threshold for the fifth consecutive Saturday, with more people traveling mask-free amid eased virus restrictions in public areas. The country reported 10,448 new COVID-19 infections, including 17 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,759,895, the Korea Disease Control and [...]

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Remain in 10,000s for 4th Day amid Eased Curb

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Remain in 10,000s for 4th Day amid Eased Curb

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases remained at the 10,000 level for the fourth straight day Friday, with most state-imposed virus restrictions lifted in public areas. The country reported 10,283 new COVID-19 infections, including 14 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,749,740, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention [...]

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Fall Below 12,000 amid Eased Restrictions

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Fall Below 12,000 amid Eased Restrictions

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell below 12,000 Thursday, as the coronavirus has been slowing down for months. The country reported 11,400 new COVID-19 infections, including 21 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,739,457, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The Thursday figure declined [...]

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Tick Up amid Eased Curbs

S. Korea’s New COVID-19 Cases Tick Up amid Eased Curbs

SEOUL, March 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases rose to over 13,000 Wednesday, two days after the country lifted its mask mandate on public transportation. The country reported 13,081 new COVID-19 infections, including 23 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,728,057, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. [...]