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Health & Welfare

Tue, October 26, 2021 | 01:38

Young workers not entirely happy with 'return to normalcy'

Expectations are high that people will be soon able to enjoy “normal lives” as like before the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government is preparing for a scheme to return to normalcy gradually starting next month since meeting its targeted vaccination rate. This forecast change, however, is not entirely welcomed by some people, as they will have to face “unwanted normalcy.”

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-10-25 16:44

Curfews on cafes, restaurants to be lifted on Nov. 1

Curfews on cafes, restaurants to be lifted on Nov. 1

Restaurants, cafes, gyms and movie theaters will be allowed to operate without curfew starting Nov. 1 under the government's “Living with COVID-19” scheme, the government announced Monday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare unveiled its draft plan on the transition to the new plan during a discussion session on Monday, under which social distancing regulations, which had been...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-25 15:59

Young workers not entirely happy with 'return to normalcy'

Korea to start 'Living with COVID-19' scheme on Nov. 1

Korea will gradually phase out coronavirus restrictions starting next month to embrace a new scheme of returning to normal life backed by the rising rate of vaccinations, health authorities said Monday. A government-led committee announced a draft roadmap meant to get people's lives back to normal on a gradual basis. The move came as 70.1 percent of 52 million South Koreans w...

2021-10-25 14:37

COVID-19 infection rates continue to trend downward

South Korea reported 1,190 new cases Monday, continuing a sustained decline in the number of coronavirus cases as its vaccination rate reached the milestone of 70 percent over the weekend.

2021-10-25 10:33

Man left brain-dead after vaccination donates organs

A 57-year-old man, who was declared brain-dead after collapsing around two weeks following being inoculated with Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, donated organs to four people. Meanwhile, his daughter called on the government to clarify the causality between her father's death and the vaccine.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-10-25 08:47

Korea's COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks 10th among OECD countries

The percentage of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 here, which topped 70 percent Saturday, is the 10th-highest among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-25 08:47

Gov't urged to improve COVID-19 home treatment system after patient's death

Gov't urged to improve COVID-19 home treatment system after patient's death

The government is being urged to improve the way it handles COVID-19 patients after an infected man died when his condition deteriorated quickly while he was waiting at home for an ambulance. This latest fatality is raising concerns as more patients displaying mild or no symptoms are expected to be told to stay home in line with the government's envisioned shift to a “living ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-24 16:40

Korea's COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks 10th among OECD countries

Halloween, vaccinations for foreigners new concerns ahead of 'Living with COVID-19'

The health authorities are on high alert over Halloween, as the upcoming celebration, during which time popular areas such as Itaewon and Gangnam are expected to be crowded with partygoers, could serve as catalyst for massive COVID-19 infections ahead of the government's planned shift to its “Living with COVID-19” plan. They are also redoubling their efforts to boost the vacc...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-10-24 15:54

New virus cases below 1,500 amid progress in vaccination campaign

New virus cases below 1,500 amid progress in vaccination campaign

South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases fell below 1,500 on Sunday amid signs of a letup in the fourth wave of the pandemic, with the country seeking to phase out social distancing restrictions, as its vaccination rate reached the milestone of 70 percent.

2021-10-24 10:22

Halloween, vaccinations for foreigners new concerns ahead of 'Living with COVID-19'

70 percent of population fully vaccinated in South Korea; en route to 'new normal'

South Korea achieved its goal of fully inoculating over 70 percent of the country's population Saturday, earlier than scheduled amid its accelerating vaccination drive.

2021-10-23 17:56

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