SEOUL: Daily COVID-19 bacterial infections in South Korea have jumped above 40, 000 the first time in two months, with all the government warning of the potential five-fold surge in the coming several weeks.
“Daily infections could soar to as many as 200, 000 between mid-August and late September, ” Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Han Duck-soo informed a government COVID-19 response meeting, citing the view of the Korea Disease Manage and Prevention Company (KDCA) and professionals.
The determine of 40, 266 announced on Wed (Jul 13) signifies an 8 per cent jump over the earlier day and is the highest level since 43, 908 on May 11.
Levels of 200, 000 per day were last seen in April.
Ryan said people within their 50s and those with underlying diseases will become eligible for a second booster shot.
Until now, only people good old 60 or over were eligible. The take-up rate continues to be low, however , along with just 32 % opting to receive a fourth shot.
South Korea in-may ditched most of the pandemic-related restrictions, which includes an outdoor mask require, as cases slowed after peaking in more than 600, 1000 per day in mid-March.
The government has no immediate plans to create back restrictions but does not rule them out if there is a “critical change” within the COVID-19 situation, Ryan said.
A seven-day quarantine requirement for those with COVID-19 continues to be in place, he additional.