South Korea’ first infections were in February, reaching a peak of 909 new daily cases at the end of that month. It then saw a second uptick in infection and death rates in late March, raising concern over a new wave of contagion.
However, it appears to have turned the tide. According to the Johns Hopkins University coronavirus tracker, new daily reported cases in the country have been in the single figures throughout most of April. With just 237 deaths so far, South Korea has one of the lowest Covid-19 mortality rates in the world, at 2.23 percent. As a result, it’s preparing to welcome back tourists, first domestically, then gradually opening up to international arrivals.
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