SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell below 80,000 on Wednesday amid lingering concerns over a wintertime surge, and the government has taken steps to tighten entry rules to prevent the virus inflow from China and other regions. The country confirmed 78,575 new coronavirus infections, including 172 from overseas, bringing [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test for arrivals from Hong Kong and Macao, in addition to the planned requirement for travelers from China, due to a surge in infections in the region, health authorities said Tuesday. Starting Saturday, those from Hong Kong and Macao will be [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell for the sixth consecutive day Monday amid concerns over a wintertime surge, with the government beginning to require a PCR test for travelers from China as the virus spreads in the neighboring country. The country confirmed 22,735 new coronavirus infections, including 35 from [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell for the fifth straight day on Sunday, but the number of critically ill patients rose to the highest in about eight months as the government is bracing for a wintertime surge and a spike in imported cases from China. The country confirmed 57,527 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell for the fourth consecutive day Saturday amid the government’s efforts to contain the virus’ wintertime resurgence. The country confirmed 63,104 new coronavirus infections, including 67 from overseas, bringing the total to 29,059,273, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Saturday’s tally [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell for the third consecutive day Friday amid the government’s efforts to contain the virus’ wintertime resurgence. The country confirmed 65,207 new coronavirus infections, including 68 from overseas, bringing the total to 28,996,347, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Friday’s tally [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell below the 80,000 mark on Thursday, with health authorities remaining cautious to prevent a wintertime surge. The country confirmed 71,427 new coronavirus infections, including 72 from overseas, bringing the total to 28,931,140, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Thursday’s tally [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases stayed above 80,000 for the second straight day Wednesday amid lingering concerns over a wintertime surge. The country confirmed 87,517 new coronavirus infections, including 56 from overseas, bringing the total to 28,859,713, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Wednesday’s tally is [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases rose over 87,000 Tuesday, a significant hike from the previous day but a similar level reported last week. The country confirmed 87,596 new coronavirus infections, including 66 from overseas, bringing the total to 28,772,196, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Daily [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell below 30,000 Monday due to fewer tests during the Christmas weekend. The country confirmed 25,545 new coronavirus infections, including 67 from overseas, bringing the total to 28,684,600, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The tally on Monday, which tends to [...]