Experts downplay South Korea Covid-19 threat despite resurgence

Despite growing concerns about Covid-19’s summer spread in South Korea, healthcare experts and authorities say an increase in cases should not be a cause for fear. - Xinhua

SEOUL: Covid-19 cases have been trending upward since the summer wave arrived in South Korea, with more people admitted to hospitals for treatment compared to previous weeks and health authorities seeing an increase in Covid-19 levels in wastewater.

Despite growing concerns about Covid-19’s summer spread, healthcare experts and authorities said on Monday (Aug 19) that an increase in virus cases should not be a cause for fear.