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New Virus Cases Under 100 for 5th Day, Potential Uptick After Holiday Worrisome

New Virus Cases Under 100 for 5th Day, Potential Uptick After Holiday Worrisome

SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 100 for the fifth straight day Monday, but the country remained cautious about another potential uptick in new infections down the road after the long Chuseok holiday. The country added 73 more COVID-19 cases, including 64 local infections, raising the total caseload [...]

New Virus Cases Below 100 for 3rd Day; Holiday Effect on COVID-19 Spread in Focus

New Virus Cases Below 100 for 3rd Day; Holiday Effect on COVID-19 Spread in Focus

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 100 for the third straight day Saturday, but health authorities remain on alert over a potential rebound in virus cases after an extended fall harvest holiday. The country added 75 more COVID-19 cases, including 52 local infections, raising the total caseload to [...]

New Virus Cases Drop Below 100 Again, but Country Braces for Potential Flare-up During Extended Holiday

New Virus Cases Drop Below 100 Again, but Country Braces for Potential Flare-up During Extended Holiday

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 100 on Thursday, but the country remains on heightened alert for a potential flare-up in transmissions during the extended holiday this week. The country added 77 more COVID-19 cases, including 67 local infections, bringing the total caseload to 23,889, according to the [...]

New Virus Cases Bounce Back, Raising Woes over Spread During Holiday

New Virus Cases Bounce Back, Raising Woes over Spread During Holiday

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases rose to the triple digits Wednesday for the first time in five days, deepening health officials’ woes over the spread of COVID-19 during the country’s major holiday Chuseok. The country added 113 more COVID-19 cases, including 93 local infections, bringing the total to 23,812, [...]

New Virus Cases Smallest Since Early August, Upcoming Holiday Crucial for Virus Fight

New Virus Cases Smallest Since Early August, Upcoming Holiday Crucial for Virus Fight

SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 50 on Tuesday for the first time since early August, but the country remains vigilant against possible cluster infections during a major holiday this week. The country added 38 more COVID-19 cases, including 23 local infections, bringing the total caseload to 23,699, [...]