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At-Home Self-Treatment Scheme Begins for COVID-19 Patients With Mild Symptoms

At-Home Self-Treatment Scheme Begins for COVID-19 Patients With Mild Symptoms

SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea on Thursday launched a new at-home self-treatment program for people with mild COVID-19 symptoms. During the seven-day self-quarantine period, patients with mild symptoms who fall under the ‘general management group’ will be able to receive treatment from doctors over the phone for free. Although the government recommended [...]

Dog Owners Could be Banned from Treating Their Own Pets

Dog Owners Could be Banned from Treating Their Own Pets

SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) – As more and more pet owners are starting to treat their pets on their own due to expensive medical fees charged by veterinarians, they may soon face legal punishment if the Veterinarians Act is amended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA). A recent petition started by [...]