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S. Korea Confirms 1st Case of Monkeypox Infection

SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea on Wednesday confirmed its first case of monkeypox infection, prompting concerns over the possibility of the spread of the virus. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said the patient, who arrived at Incheon International Airport from Germany at 4 p.m. Tuesday, has tested positive for [...]

S. Korea to Group Monkeypox on Second Level of Contagious Diseases

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s health authorities on Tuesday said that it plans to place monkeypox in the second level of contagious diseases, out of a four-tier scheme, as monkeypox is spreading fast around the globe, though it has not yet been detected here. The country has been vigilant against a potential [...]