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Record Number of Superbug Infections in South Korea Prompts Government Action

Record Number of Superbug Infections in South Korea Prompts Government Action

SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of individuals infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, commonly known as ‘superbugs,’ reached a record high of over 38,000 last year in South Korea. This surge has prompted health authorities to assess the current state of infection management for these resistant strains.  According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention [...]

New Infections Rebound to Over 50,000 amid ‘Twindemic’ Woes

New Infections Rebound to Over 50,000 amid ‘Twindemic’ Woes

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases bounced back to surpass 50,000 on Tuesday after reporting a steady decline last week. The country reported 57,309 new COVID-19 infections, including 272 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 24,099,134, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Tuesday’s tally is [...]

S. Korea’s New Infections Over 100,000 for 3rd Day amid Resurgence Woes

S. Korea’s New Infections Over 100,000 for 3rd Day amid Resurgence Woes

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases stayed above 100,000 for the third straight day Thursday amid concerns over a resurgence of the omicron subvariant. The country added 113,371 new COVID-19 infections, including 369 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 22,701,921, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. [...]

S. Korea’s New Infections Over 100,000 for 2nd Day amid Resurgence Woes

S. Korea’s New Infections Over 100,000 for 2nd Day amid Resurgence Woes

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new daily COVID-19 cases stayed above 100,000 for the second straight day Wednesday amid concerns over a resurgence of the omicron subvariant. The country added 139,883 new COVID-19 infections, including 456 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 22,588,640, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) [...]

New Infections Above 70,000 for 3rd Day as Subvariant Spreads

New Infections Above 70,000 for 3rd Day as Subvariant Spreads

SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed above 70,000 for the third straight day Thursday due to the spread of a highly contagious omicron subvariant. The country reported 71,170 new COVID-19 infections, including 320 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 19,009,080, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) [...]

New Infections in 300s for 2nd Day, Tighter Curbs Eyed for Greater Seoul

New Infections in 300s for 2nd Day, Tighter Curbs Eyed for Greater Seoul

SEOUL, March 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 300s for the second day Tuesday on fewer tests over the past weekend, but toughened antivirus measures will be implemented for virus-prone facilities in greater Seoul amid fears of an infection resurgence. The country reported 363 more COVID-19 cases, including [...]

Foreign COVID-19 Patients on Steep Rise in S. Korea This Year

Foreign COVID-19 Patients on Steep Rise in S. Korea This Year

SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreigners diagnosed with COVID-19 in South Korea has soared this year due mainly to the steady outbreaks of cluster infections at industrial workplaces, a government agency said Saturday. According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters, 1,747 foreign nationals have tested positive for the coronavirus here since [...]