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Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

South Korea eyes mid-May arrival of coronavirus vaccines as stocks run down

This is because available stocks amount to just 529,000 doses of Pfizer's vaccine and 381,000 doses of the AstraZeneca product, an agency official told Reuters.

Published 03 May, 2021 01:42pm

World

South Korea reels from most daily COVID-19 cases in 3 months, approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine

J&J is the third COVID-19 vaccine maker to be authorised in South Korea, after AstraZeneca and Pfizer, both of which require two doses.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:35pm

World

South Korea PM pleads for COVID-19 compliance ahead of Lunar New Year

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 303 daily new coronavirus cases as of Monday. That brings total infections reported in South Korea to 81,487, with a death toll of 1,482.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:02pm

World

South Korea daily coronavirus cases drop ahead of Lunar New Year

South Korea on Saturday eased curfews on more than half a million restaurants and other businesses outside the capital Seoul, letting them stay open an hour later, amid a public backlash over tight curbs to contain COVID-19.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:31am

World

South Korea readies for COVID-19 vaccine with airport transport drill

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 467 new cases by Tuesday, as numbers rebounded above 400 in four days, boosted by continuing cluster infections.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 11:29am

World

South Korea reviews AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly under rollout plan

Health authorities will expand vaccinations towards the second half of the year with an aim to reach herd immunity by November.
Inoculations would begin in February starting with key groups, including medical workers in the front line of coronavirus treatment.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 07:50pm

World

South Korea to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for general public in Q3

Inoculations would begin in February starting with key groups, including medical workers and the elderly in nursing homes, Jeong said.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 10:57am

World

South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide

"The KDCA should perfectly ready for the entire process the moment the vaccine arrives - the distribution, storage, inoculation and follow-ups," Chung told a government meeting.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:23am

World

South Korea says third wave of coronavirus being contained, fewest infections in nearly 4 weeks

"The latest third wave of coronavirus spread is being contained as a result of expanded COVID-19 testing (recently) and strengthened distancing measures," Sohn Young-rae, a senior health official, told a briefing.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:15pm

World

South Korea tries to contain coronavirus outbreak in prison

The American troops stationed in South Korea on Tuesday received the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine. USFK includes around 28,500 American military personnel as well as thousands of other workers and family members.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 09:42am

World

South Korea reports first variant of coronavirus found in the UK

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Monday.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:03am

World

South Korea logs second-highest daily coronavirus tally as criticism of govt grows

Seoul and its surrounding areas have banned gatherings of more than four people from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, and both restaurant owners and patrons may face up to 3 million won ($2,700) in fines for violation of the order.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:47am

World

South Korea fears for COVID-19 patients amid sickbed shortage

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 1,053 infections of the new coronavirus, a record fourth consecutive day of more than 1,000 cases.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 04:15pm

World

South Korea reports more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for third straight day

Chung did not give any details but media has reported some bars trying to beat the bans by passing themselves off as restaurants.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 09:22am

World

South Korea reports record daily rise in coronavirus deaths

Hospitals were at a breaking point with only three critical care beds available as of Wednesday in greater Seoul, an area with a population of almost 26 million people, officials said.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 10:02am

World

Bed shortage looms as South Korea reports record new coronavirus cases

There were only three critical care bed left in the greater Seoul area with a nearly 26 million population, officials said.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 10:34am

World

South Korea warns of tougher coronavirus restrictions if rules ignored

"Considering the weight and impact of Level 3 distancing, we first need to level-headedly look back at whether all of us are properly implementing the current level."

Published 15 Dec, 2020 09:55am

World

South Korea reports second-highest new COVID-19 cases amid new wave

Tougher social distancing rules took effect on Tuesday, including unprecedented curfews on restaurants and most other businesses.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:16am

World

South Korea tightens virus curbs in Seoul region

Sunday's figures take the total number of cases in the country to more than 37,000.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

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AL-Abid Silk / Jun 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Attock Cement / Jun 14 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	177.17 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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786 Investments / Jun 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	11.08 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Agro Allianz / Jun 14 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	71.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	775.02 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jun 14 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	177.17 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jun 11	12300.00
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Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

South Korea eyes mid-May arrival of coronavirus vaccines as stocks run down

South Korea reels from most daily COVID-19 cases in 3 months, approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine

South Korea PM pleads for COVID-19 compliance ahead of Lunar New Year

South Korea daily coronavirus cases drop ahead of Lunar New Year

South Korea readies for COVID-19 vaccine with airport transport drill

South Korea reviews AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly under rollout plan

South Korea to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for general public in Q3

South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide

South Korea says third wave of coronavirus being contained, fewest infections in nearly 4 weeks

South Korea tries to contain coronavirus outbreak in prison

South Korea reports first variant of coronavirus found in the UK

South Korea logs second-highest daily coronavirus tally as criticism of govt grows

South Korea fears for COVID-19 patients amid sickbed shortage

South Korea reports more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for third straight day

South Korea reports record daily rise in coronavirus deaths

Bed shortage looms as South Korea reports record new coronavirus cases

South Korea warns of tougher coronavirus restrictions if rules ignored

South Korea reports second-highest new COVID-19 cases amid new wave

South Korea tightens virus curbs in Seoul region

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