Israel also saw new infections among two doctors. With Omicron cases now spreading among Asian populations, Chinese authorities are worried that this has the potential to thwart the upcoming Beijing winter Olympics, which is due to kick off in two months. The infected patient was a Namibian diplomat. Neighboring Japan just found their first case. Tell us more about how this new variant is spreading in other countries? but stay tuned to Arirang News, and we'll bring the updates as soon as we can. Officials had not yet specified on how they plan to constrict entry for foreign travelers. and to cooperate with international bodies and experts to discuss an apt response. President Moon had ordered officials to strengthen prevention measures for incoming travelers, to quickly modify test kits so it that can identify the Omicron variant.
The Blue House on Tuesday said in a written statement that President Moon jae-in had ordered officials to take the necessary steps in order to fend off this new strain.īecause it has the potential to become a national health threat that can throw off the current COVID-19 prevention efforts. South Korea will tighten border controls. South Korea taking any further steps to address this new threat?įor starters. The test results that determine whether they're infected with this strain will come out Wednesday night, sometime around 9 PM. so currently there are four people in South Korea who are suspected to have been infected with Omicron. Health authorities had found out that they had come into contact with and transmitted the virus to their teenage child and one of their acquaintances. because Canada and Hong Kong have also seen Omicron infections in travelers from Nigeria. Health authorities said on Tuesday that a couple that had visited Nigeria tested positive with COVID-19.Īnd officials have reason to suspect that this couple was infected with the Omicron strain. South Korea has found its first suspected cases of Omicron. We've been talking about (oh-mee-cron)Omicron variant for the past few days, but we hear it could be in South Korea now The peak in infections stands at 4,115 new cases, which was recorded last Wednesday. The daily caseload may reach way above that 4-thousand mark. When the total tally rounds up for Wednesday, it has the potential to mark a record-high. South Korea saw its highest late-night tally as of yet.Ĭlose to 3,900 cases were logged up to 9PM Tuesday.
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Well Yeon-seung, let's start with an update on the COVID-19 situation here in South Korea. with the daily caseload possibly hitting a new record when the finalized figures come out in a couple of hours.įor more COVID-19 related updates, we have our Kim Yeon-seung in the studio with us again, welcome Yeon-seung. This coming as South Korea endures another spike in infections. In response, the South Korean government plans will tighten border controls. South Korea has reported its first suspected cases of the new COVID varirant - (oh-mee-cron) Omicron.