CORONAVIRUS SOUTH KOREA
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South Koreans cautious as mask mandate ends
Seoul, Jan 30 (EFE).- The majority of South Koreans continued to wear masks in public indoor spaces on Monday, the…
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Chinese man who escaped quarantine in South Korea deported
Seoul, Jan 24 (EFE).- South Korea said Tuesday that it has deported the Chinese man who escaped from a quarantine…
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South Korea plans to drop indoor mask mandate
Seoul, Jan 20 (EFE).- South Korea plans to drop its last remaining Covid-19 restriction of indoor mask wearing in almost…
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South Korea considers removing use of masks indoors
Seoul, Dec 23 (EFE).- South Korea said Friday it plans to withdraw the use of masks indoors in the near…
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South Korea develops PCR test that detects five variants, including omicron
Seoul, Dec 24 (EFE).- South Korea announced Friday the development of a PCR test to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2…
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South Korea begins to recognize overseas vaccinations among foreigners
Seoul, Dec 9 (EFE).- South Korea on Thursday began to recognize the vaccination status of foreigners inoculated outside the country,…
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South Korea reimposes quarantine after detecting omicron variant
Seoul, Dec 2 (EFE).- South Korea on Thursday announced a re-imposition of mandatory quarantines for travelers from abroad, irrespective of…
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South Korean trade union head arrested over protests violating Covid rules
Seoul, Sep 2 (EFE).- South Korean police on Thursday arrested the head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU)…
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South Korea adds record Covid-19 cases, mulls tightening restrictions
Seoul, Jul 8 (EFE).- South Korea reported 1,275 new Covid-19 infections Thursday, a record number of daily cases since the…
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South Korea extends Covid restrictions amid cases spike
Seoul, Jul 7 (EFE).- South Korea on Wednesday decided to extend Covid-19 restrictions another week as authorities reported 1,212 new…
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