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Wed, May 18, 2022 | 21:48
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 30,000 for 2nd day; Omicron transmission continues to slow
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 30,000 for 2nd day; Omicron transmission continues to slow
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 30,000 for the second straight day Tuesday as officials weighed a further easing of virus curbs as a means to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
2022-05-18 10:35
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases around 35,000
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases around 35,000
New COVID-19 cases hit a little over 35,000, Monday, the lowest tally for the day in more than three months, reflecting the slowing virus trend amid efforts to restore pre-pandemic normalcy.
2022-05-17 10:27
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South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit 4-month low amid efforts for return to normalcy
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit 4-month low amid efforts for return to normalcy
New COVID-19 cases fell to their lowest level in nearly four months for Sunday amid a slowing virus trend giving a boost to efforts for a return to normalcy.
2022-05-16 10:42
Korea's next step in COVID response remains uncertain amid absence of health minister
Korea's next step in COVID response remains uncertain amid absence of health minister
The government's next step toward a return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain with the appointment of a new health minister still in limbo. The cabinet vacuum is feared to hinder President Yoon Suk-yeol administration's plan to implement a new pandemic management framework and achieve the smooth implementation of response measures.
Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-15 16:54
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases under 30,000 for 2nd day
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases under 30,000 for 2nd day
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 30,000 for a second straight day Saturday in the latest sign that infections are on a downward trend alongside eased virus curbs.
2022-05-15 10:58
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases under 30,000 amid clear downward trend
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases under 30,000 amid clear downward trend
New COVID-19 cases fell below 30,000 for Friday in an apparent sign that the country's virus cases are significantly declining alongside eased social distancing rules.
2022-05-14 10:30
Yoon makes debut to int'l diplomacy at COVID-19 summit
Yoon makes debut to int'l diplomacy at COVID-19 summit
President Yoon Suk-yeol made his debut on the international diplomatic stage, Thursday, promising a $300 million contribution to an international initiative on COVID-19 response.
Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-05-12 23:21
WHO launches steering committee for biomanufacturing training hub in Korea
WHO launches steering committee for biomanufacturing training hub in Korea
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the official steering committee for its new global biomanufacturing training hub in Korea, Thursday, and confirmed its education plan for 2022, according to the health ministry.
2022-05-12 17:03
New COVID-19 cases fall to 30,000s
New COVID-19 cases fall to 30,000s
New COVID-19 cases fell Thursday after staying above 40,000 for two days, as the government's efforts to move the country back to pre-pandemic normalcy continued.
2022-05-12 10:41
Bio Korea 2022 kicks off to explore post COVID-19 era
Bio Korea 2022 kicks off to explore post COVID-19 era
Bio Korea 2022, Korea's largest health and pharmaceutical industry trade fair, kicked off Wednesday, bringing together some 700 companies from across the world to showcase the latest technological innovations and trends in the bio sector.
2022-05-11 14:17
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