Top health official says move will help the economy function while safeguarding public health, amid record surge in cases

With thousands of soldiers diagnosed with COVID-19, including two generals, military issues stronger restrictions, but anticipates numbers will rise anyway in coming weeks

Health Ministry data shows 37,887 cases confirmed Monday, as expert estimates true daily tally at 100,000; serious cases near 250; active cases multiply by 12 in 2 weeks

Team backs adoption of 'simple and clear policy' for isolating those infected with COVID; advises against expanding eligibility for 4th vaccine dose

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the military more than quintuples in a week, as army scrambles to keep up troop levels, fitness despite surge

Officials say tests should be taken 3 days after encounter with confirmed person, include mouth swab; ministry chief: Even if you only have a runny nose, stay home

Long lines at antigen test sites, with many struggling to understand whether and when they should get tested; some reportedly opt not to take tests at all to avoid quarantine

Military says number of confirmed coronavirus cases quadrupled to nearly 2,000 in the past week, may shorten quarantine to avoid manpower shortage

Bennett praises 'exceptional response' to the rollout of booster program for the most vulnerable

Positive test rate up to 11.71% -- highest since October 2020 -- as 17,521 new cases diagnosed on Saturday; over 500 hospitalized