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South Korea considers use of COVID-19 self-test kits amid fourth wave fears

Hyonhee Shin, Reuters
Posted at Apr 13 05:48 PM

South Korea's health authorities said on Tuesday they would consider the use of coronavirus self-test kits despite their relatively low accuracy, after the new mayor of Seoul called for their approval. Read more »

S.Korea to resume wider use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, exclude people under 30

Josh Smith, Reuters
Posted at Apr 11 03:29 PM

South Korean authorities said on Sunday they will move ahead with a coronavirus vaccination drive this week, after deciding to continue using AstraZeneca PLC's vaccine for all eligible people 30 years old or over. Read more »

South Korea reports surge in coronavirus cases, more restrictions expected

Reuters
Posted at Apr 08 01:23 PM

South Korea reported 700 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily figure since early January, and the Prime Minister reiterated warnings on Thursday that new social distancing rules would likely be needed. Read more »

J&J COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective for approval: S.Korea's expert panel

Reuters
Posted at Mar 29 11:11 AM

A panel of South Korean advisers recommended a coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson was safe and effective, the food and drug safety ministry said on Monday, moving the single-dose shot a step closer to receiving regulatory approval. Read more »

S. Korea PM gets AstraZeneca shot as nation expands COVID-19 vaccine drive

Hyonhee Shin, Reuters
Posted at Mar 23 11:43 AM

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in received AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday ahead of an overseas trip, as the country began inoculating more senior citizens and health workers in an effort to accelerate its vaccination drive. Read more »

South Korea reports 3-week high 490 COVID-19 cases

Heekyong Yang, Reuters
Posted at Mar 13 02:17 PM

South Korea reported a three-week high 490 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, with infections creeping higher as the authorities prepare for a broad vaccine rollout. Read more »

South Korea finds no link found between deaths and coronavirus vaccine

Hyonhee Shin and Josh Smith, Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 04:39 PM

South Korea said Monday it had found no link between the coronavirus vaccine and several recent deaths, as it ordered nearly 100,000 foreign workers to be tested after clusters emerged in dormitories. Read more »

South Korea vaccinates 18,000 to start ambitious COVID-19 campaign

Reuters
Posted at Feb 27 02:58 PM

The government hopes to reach herd immunity, defined as at least a 70 percent vaccine take-up, by November, as health authorities remain on alert for signs of sporadic infections.   Read more »

South Korea kicks off COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Updated as of Feb 26 10:17 AM

South Korea launched its COVID-19 inoculation campaign on Friday, with shots to be administered in some 200 nursing homes, in a campaign that officials call the first step in returning the country to more normal life. Read more »

South Korea to approve AstraZeneca as first COVID-19 vaccine, including for elderly

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Feb 10 04:32 PM

South Korea on Wednesday said it would grant its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine to AstraZeneca, and will allow use in people 65 years or older, despite advisory panels' warning of a lack of data on its efficacy for the elderly.   Read more »

South Korea orders revamp of COVID-19 physical distancing rules

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Feb 04 12:46 PM

The country's five-tier physical distancing system has faced a public backlash for imposing unfair restrictions and curfews on specific businesses, including a ban on indoor restaurant dining after 9 p.m.   Read more »

South Korea to start vaccinations in Feb., eyes July for general public

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 29 03:41 PM

South Korea is preparing to start vaccinating its people against the coronavirus in February, with plans to start inoculating the general public in July so they can reach herd immunity in November. Read more »

S.Korea reports big jump in COVID-19 cases on outbreaks in Christian schools

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Jan 27 01:22 PM

SEOUL - South Korean authorities were scrambling on Wednesday to contain coronavirus outbreaks centered around Christian schools as the country reported a jump in infections, dampening hopes of a speedy exit from a third wave of the pandemic. Read more »

PH ambassador sa US nabakunahan na kontra COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 20 09:26 PM

Nabakunahan na kontra COVID-19 ang ambassador ng Pilipinas sa Amerika bago ang inagurasyon ni US President-elect Joe Biden.   Read more »

South Korea rolls out mass testing for 70,000 prisoners and staff

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Jan 06 12:55 PM

South Korea rolled out mass testing for 52 prisons in the country after a massive prison outbreak and may extend flight suspensions from Britain in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus cases, the health minister said on Wednesday. Read more »

Will pandemic telework boost women's careers in Japan, South Korea?

Beh Lih Yi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Jan 05 12:41 PM

COVID-19 could be a tipping point in the push to retain more women in the workforce in Japan and South Korea and for them to have families with new flexible work arrangements expected to stay, according to researchers and recruiters. Read more »

South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Jan 04 10:51 AM

South Korea expanded a ban on private gatherings larger than 4 people to the whole country, and extended unprecedented social distancing rules in greater Seoul as the number of daily cases bounced back to more than 1,000 in 4 days. Read more »

S.Korea says 3rd wave of coronavirus being contained

Joori Roh, Reuters
Posted at Jan 03 05:27 PM

A South Korean health official said on Sunday that a third wave of the novel coronavirus is being contained, as it reported the lowest number of new infections in nearly four weeks with the help of tougher restrictions during the New Year holiday season. Read more »

Daily coronavirus cases top 1,000 as S. Korea marks subdued New Year

Josh Smith, Reuters
Posted at Jan 01 12:42 PM

After initial success in subduing earlier waves of infections, South Korea has struggled to reduce this latest and largest surge, with daily cases hovering around 1,000 for weeks.   Read more »

S. Korea sets $8.5-billion package to fight new COVID-19 wave

Joori Roh, Reuters
Posted at Dec 29 01:03 PM

South Korea unveiled a fresh 9.3 trillion won ($8.49 billion) package on Tuesday to support small businesses hit by a third wave of coronavirus and those vulnerable to unemployment due to the outbreak. Read more »