With the new clusters of COVID-19 prompting discussion of a possible return to the strict social distancing guidelines South Korea only dropped a few weeks ago, parents are worried that if the rest of the country's students do return to class in the coming weeks as planned, school might not be in session for long. As parents need to get to work, that's renewing concerns about childcare. … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID infections, possible related illnesses in kids worry parents as South Korea reopens schools
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South Korea Sees Biggest COVID-19 Spike in Weeks
Kim said authorities are keeping an eye on the warehouse, owned by local e-commerce company Coupang, after discovering dozens of coronavirus infections linked to workers there. Kim says they suspect the company was not enforcing basic workplace COVID-19 regulations, and they are testing the company's 3,600 employees. … [Read more...] about South Korea Sees Biggest COVID-19 Spike in Weeks
Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
As laboratories race to develop a vaccine, new polling in the US suggested only half Americans might actually take it. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released on Wednesday found 31% were not sure if they would get vaccinated, while one in five said they would refuse, mostly on safety grounds. … [Read more...] about Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
South Korea reports 79 new coronavirus cases, most since April 5
FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks to protect themselves against contracting the new coronavirus walk on a street in central Seoul, South Korea April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran/File Photo … [Read more...] about South Korea reports 79 new coronavirus cases, most since April 5
South Korea mulls renewal of social distancing restrictions after spike in coronavirus cases
Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said warmer weather and widespread resumption of some previously restricted activities would complicate contact tracing, possibly leaving social distancing as the only alternative, according to The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about South Korea mulls renewal of social distancing restrictions after spike in coronavirus cases
