South Korea studies surge in COVID-19 cases, more restrictions expected
08 April, 2021
South Korea reported 700 new COVID-19 cases, its highest daily physique since early on January, and the primary minister reiterated warnings on Thursday (Apr 8) that new social distancing guidelines would likely be needed.
Wednesday's tally compares with an average of 477 cases the other day, according to info from the Korea Disease Control and Avoidance Agency and will energy fears that the united states could be facing a fourth wave of infections.
Primary Minister Chung Sye-kyun told a government meeting a new wave of infections could disrupt South Korea's vaccination program which has been suffering delays while the international vaccine-posting scheme COVAX struggles to supply promised doses promptly.
South Korea likewise said on Wednesday it will temporarily suspend providing AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to persons below 60 as it undergoes reviews found in Europe.
It also approved a Johnson & Johnson shot found in a bid to speed up its inoculation rollout.
Officials have said that a new circular of restrictions is going to be announced the moment Friday. South Korea presently limits private gatherings greater than four people.
South Korea must date reported 107,598 infections altogether, with 1,758 deaths.
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