Systems of extensive testing and contact tracing helped South Korea quickly flatten its COVID-19 curve, but many Western countries might think some of the methods infringe too much on privacy.
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Trade and Industry Minister, Ebrahim Patel says an estimated 1.5 million South Africans will be able to return to work, under Level 4 restrictions, which kick in on May the first. Patel says their approach to revive the economy is a measured one, to ensure the continued curbing of the spread of COVID-19. He says the government is engaging with all sectors of business to ensure they create a safe environment for workers to return to.
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The World Health Organisation has given an update on the global COVID-19 pandemic.
e media on the global COVID-19 situation in Geneva, Switzerland Wednesday night.
Almost 2-point-5 million cases of the virus have been reported to the world body, with more than 160-thousand deaths.
The WHO says it sees different trends in different regions, and even within regions.
Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland Wednesday night, the Organisation’s Executive Director Dr Michael Ryan singled out South Africa .. praising it for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When South Africa registered its first coronavirus infection in early March, the government was swift to implement measures to combat the spread of the disease. While testing capacity and protective gear remain an issue, early figures suggest the strict policies are working. But among those most vulnerable to this pandemic are the homeless. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that homeless people will be looked after during the lockdown. In Cape Town, that means taking them off the street and putting them into a camp – which Doctors Without Borders says is more likely to spread coronavirus than if they stayed where they were. DW’s Adrian Kriesch has been to see for himself.
Testing and tracing were the key to slowing the spread of coronavirus.
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In South Korea, citizens have flattened the curve of the novel coronavirus — and it’s because of lessons they learned from fighting the MERS outbreak in 2015. Through a combination of aggressive and widespread testing measures, along with a system know as “contact tracing,” they’ve been better positioned to spot the path of the virus and curb its spread. While they are still vigilant for a second wave of Covid-19 cases, people in South Korea are slowly returning to public life. Watch the video above to find out how their testing and contact tracing measures work, and how it can be a lesson for countries still in lockdown.
Rachel Maddow remarks on South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s “home or work” order, which is not as strict as a stay-at-home order and allows several major loopholes that weaken the effectiveness of the order at preventing the spread of coronavirus in his state. Aired on 4/6/20.
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Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Malaysia will receive test kits from South Korea for Covid-19 on Monday as the ministry is enhancing the resources and capacity at testing laboratories.
He said the ministry will also look into an automated device from China which will generate results of tests faster.
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Matthew Lesh, Head of Research at the Adam Smith Institue argues why the UK failed to test enough people quick enough, especially compared to other countries such as Germany and South Korea. Matthew speaks to the Sun for its ‘Hot Takes’ series where experts give their view on current affairs. Mr Lesh explains how the NHS centralised testing, failed to reach out to private companies and universities and failed to adapt to a better strategy.
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Holland America cruise ships allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after nearly a month at sea.
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The Department of Health has confirmed that the 28-year-old woman who was said to have died of the Covid -19 infact tested negative for the virus. The first female patient, a 48-year -old tested positive for Covid-19 whilst the other patient was a suspected case based on her clinical presentation.
The clinicians who tested her reported that she presented respiratory distress at the hospital, however, her laboratory test results came out negative.
Both women passed away as the lockdown kicked in.
The Western Cape has recorded the second-highest number of people infected with the coronavirus – after Gauteng.
Daegu’s usually bustling downtown streets were nearly deserted on Friday as people wearing face masks lined up at clinics seeking testing for the new coronavirus, as South Korea’s government declared a health emergency in the city.
Schools were shuttered, churches told worshipers to stay away and some mass gatherings were banned as cases of the new virus swelled.
Daegu, a southeastern city of 2.5 million that is the country’s fourth-largest, emerged as the focus of government efforts to contain the disease known as COVID-19.
South Korea was an early coronavirus hot spot with over 75,000 cases and 54 deaths. But the country has seen a steady decline in new infections over the last few days due in part to mass testing. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella spoke with the mayor of the country’s capital about the technology they are using to combat the disease.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 32 with pulmonologist & critical care specialist Roger Seheult, MD of https://www.MedCram.com
South Korea has tested over 140,000 people for COVID-19 and their data may give the best insight into a more accurate fatality rate, and how quickly the new coronavirus can spread. Dr. Seheult illustrates how this coronavirus actually replicates within human cells – which is key to understanding how potential treatments and supplements such as zinc may aid in prevention.
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It’s been around a month since a new kind of coronavirus, Covid-19, sparked global concern when it first spread outside China. Since then, cases have continued to emerge in dozens of countries, with many more within China itself. South Korea was among the first countries to be affected ? and there were immediate comparisons with the MERS outbreak here in 2015. So how has South Korea’s response been this time around? We offer a British journalist’s perspective.
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South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon discusses the situation in Korea, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 893.
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Mike Armstrong reports on the more than 100 Canadians shifting from one 14-day quarantine to another, due to the novel coronavirus, after arriving in Cornwall, Ont., from the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan.
Plus, Dawna Friesen looks at how COVID-19 is spreading in Iran, South Korea and Italy.
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South Korea has raised its disease alert to the highest level after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while Chinese state media warned the outbreak had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing.
South Korea’s president said on Sunday he was putting the country on “red alert” due to the rapid rise in new cases, which are largely being traced back to church services. Health officials reported 169 new infections, bringing the total to 602, having doubled from Friday to Saturday.
The escalation in the alert level allows the government to send extra resources to Daegu city and Cheongdo county, which were designated “special care zones” on Friday.
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency said it also enables the government to forcibly prevent public activities and order the temporary closure of schools, though the government gave no immediate details on what steps could be taken.
Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Cheongdo county.
The second largest outbreak is in South Korea with cases topping 5,000 as checks at foreign airports will implement multiple screenings from countries with travel restrictions.
South Korean officials are racing to contain the spread, and said most cases were linked to a single church and hospital nearby.
A sharp jump in coronavirus cases in Italy has prompted authorities to cancel the final days of Carnival in Venice. Several towns in northern Italy have also been put on lockdown, after 2 people are reported to have died from the disease.
South Korea is also on high alert following a sharp jump in coronavirus cases there, with the total number reaching more than 600. The virus has now spread from China to more than 25 countries.
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The South Korean government is urgently sending medical support to its south, where much of those infected can be traced back to a church service.
Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Daegu, which has been declared a “special care zone”.
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Barely more than a week ago, South Korea’s coronavirus outbreak appeared to be contained as the number of confirmed infections stabilized at 30. Sensing a turning tide, many Seoul residents took off their surgical masks and resumed riding the subways and shopping at malls.
Then, on Feb. 17, a 31st case surfaced at a health clinic in Daegu, a city about 150 miles south of the capital where the vast majority of known infections were located. An unidentified 61-year-old woman, who lived there and occasionally commuted to Seoul, tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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South Korea has stepped up measures to contain the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, as confirmed infections rose sharply for a second day.
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said it was now an emergency situation.
The southern cities of Daegu and Cheongdo have been declared “special care zones”. The streets of Daegu are now largely abandoned.
South Korea has also locked down its military after several soldiers tested positive for the coronavirus.
More than 500 new coronavirus cases were reported in South Korea, where authorities are considering keeping schools closed for a month. The virus has spread from China to 47 countries.
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Feb.26 — South Korea confirmed 115 more coronavirus cases, bringing total infections to 1,261. A week ago, the country had only 51 cases. The country is emerging as a second coronavirus hot spot in Asia, as the outbreak in China starts to show signs of plateauing. Bloomberg’s Selina Wang has the latest from Beijing.
