SEOUL — The South Korean government is set to secure and distribute additional COVID-19 treatments by the end of August in response to a recent surge in virus cases across the country, according to a statement from the presidential office. This proactive measure comes as the nation faces an increase in hospitalizations and a continued threat from the virus.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported a significant rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, which have increased sixfold over the past month. "We plan to secure and distribute additional treatments within the month," the official stated, emphasizing that the current wave of infections is not expected to escalate into a wider pandemic. The resurgence is attributed primarily to the KP.3 Omicron subvariant, which accounted for 45.5 percent of cases last month. The government has also expanded its response teams and is closely monitoring the virus's mutations and international developments to adjust their strategy accordingly.