New COVID-19 cases over 250,000 for 2nd day; deaths at all-time high

 The Covid-19 South Korean daily case remains above 250,000 for the second consecutive day of Saturday, and the number of daily deaths reaches other heights in the midst of the rapid spread of Omicron variants.


The country reported 254,327 new Covid-19 infections, including 254,250 local cases, raising the total Caseload to 4,212,652, according to the Control Agency and Prevention of Korea.


Tally daily fell slightly from 266,853 the previous day, when the number reached a record high two days after a daily infection exceeded 200,000 for the first time since the country reported the first virus case in January 2020.


Total Covid-19 Caseload exceeded 4 million on Saturday, only five days after reaching a sign of 3 million. The total count exceeded 1 million signs earlier this month, said KDCA.

The surge in infection encourages the number of Covid-19 deaths and critical painful patients.


This country adds 216 Covid-19 deaths, the most ever. The death toll reached 8,796, and the death rate was 0.21 percent, according to KDCA. The number of severe sick virus patients jumped to 896 from the previous day 797.


Health Authority said the current waves are expected to reach its peak of around 350,000 cases everyday around mid-March because the omicron variants are very contagious rampage throughout the country.


In line with the spread of the omicron variant which is very contagious but less fatal, the government removes strict contact services and treatment, and chooses to focus more on dealing with serious cases and prevents death.


It also adopts improved maintenance at home and more use of fast antigen test kits amid shortcomings of medical staff and other resources.


From Saturday, the government relieves part of the social distance rule by extending operating hours for 12 types of multi-type facilities, including cafes and restaurants, with one hour to 11 nights. to support better small traders.


The new curfew will be valid until March 20, and close six people at this time at a private meeting will remain in its place.


At midnight, 31.75 million people, or 61.9 percent of the 52 million country populations have received booster shots. The number of people who were vaccinated fully reached 44.39 million, counted 86.5 percent, according to KDCA.

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