In South Korea, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus per day has almost doubled compared to a week ago.
The Korean government is becoming more vigilant because it has been pointed out that the activities of citizens are becoming more active and the effects of a mutant virus of the type "BA.5".
According to the announcement by the Korean health authorities, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus newly confirmed on the 6th was 18,511, which is about double the number a week ago.
In South Korea, the number of infected people has been on a downward trend, with the number of infected people per day falling below 10,000 on many days last month, but the Korean government has now said that it has "turned to an increasing trend." Shows the recognition of.
In the background, the amount of activity of citizens is increasing as deregulation progresses, and among the Omicron strains, a mutant virus called "BA.5", which is said to be more likely to spread, is spreading. It has been pointed out that things have been pointed out.
In addition, the issuance of tourist visas has resumed, and traffic to and from overseas has become more active, and the number of cases of infected people flowing in from abroad is increasing.
In response to this, the South Korean government has strengthened its vigilance by asking the people to thoroughly implement basic measures such as wearing masks and ventilation, and calling for a fourth vaccination for people over the age of 60. I am.