Coupang, Kurly distribution centers are shut down

A new cluster of coronavirus infections at a distribution center of the e-commerce company Coupang surged to at least 36 patients by Wednesday, with health officials warning of more as contact tracing and Covid-19 testing continues.

2020-05-27

Clusters linked to Itaewon, Samsung Medical Center grow

Two clusters of coronavirus infections linked to nightclubs in Itaewon-dong, central Seoul and Samsung Medical Center (SMC) in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, both grew over the weekend as health officials continue contact tracing.

2020-05-24

Itaewon coronavirus cluster continues to grow

Sporadic infections in a cluster that began in Itaewon earlier this month continue to be detected, health officials warned, as Korea reported 20 new coronavirus cases on Friday...

2020-05-22

Coin noraebang in Incheon shut to stop infections

Incheon effectively ordered all coin noraebang Thursday to shut down for the next two weeks as health officials scramble to contain a sub-cluster of infections surrounding a cram school instructor who partied in Itaewon early this month.

2020-05-21

Hospital infections few, Itaewon cluster keeps growing

A Covid-19 hot spot at Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, appears to be under control after four nurses tested positive earlier this week, but the cluster of infections that began in nightclubs in Itaewon continues to grow.

2020-05-20

Itaewon cluster under control but officials warn of silent transmission

Health officials Monday said the cluster of coronavirus infections in Itaewon, central Seoul, was largely under control, with only two new cases found Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 170.

2020-05-18