South Korea Covid 19

The covid 19 pandemic in south korea is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 covid 19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 sars cov 2 the first case in south korea was announced on 20 january 2020.

South korea covid 19. Testing in korea as of 12am on december 01 2020 data aggregated from january 3. The number of confirmed cases increased on 19 february by 20 and on 20 february by 58 or 70 giving a total of 346 confirmed cases on 21 february 2020. South korea will impose heightened social distancing rules for the capital seoul and surrounding areas. South korea coronavirus update with statistics and graphs.

South korea sees elevenfold surge in covid 19 patients with severe condition the next two levels mean a regional spread of the coronavirus with over 100 daily new cases nationally for level 1 5. The country reported 928 new infections a much lower number than in european countries. South korea weighs tougher curbs as covid 19 cases hit 9 month high parents place candles during a special service to wish for their children s success in the college entrance exams at the jogyesa. Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from covid 19 should avoid all nonessential travel to south korea.

Total and new cases deaths per day mortality and recovery rates current active cases recoveries trends and timeline. Travel may increase your chances of getting and spreading covid 19. South korea reported their biggest daily jump in covid 19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. South korea tightens curbs in seoul as covid 19 cases hit 9 month high.

South korea has ordered covid 19 vaccines for 88 percent of its population or 44 million people the government said announcing deals with four pharmaceutical companies as well as the world. Key information for travelers to south korea. Before you travel get tested with a viral test 1 3 days before your trip.