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WHO confirms 30 new cases of monkeypox in South Korea, bringing total
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The World Health Organization has confirmed thirty additional laboratory-verified human infections with the mpox virus (monkeypox) within Seoul and surrounding areas since March 15th, raising the national case count above one hundred twenty-five individuals across multiple provinces including Gyeonggi-do; officials from Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety have reiterated that while most cases are mild or asymptomatic in adults with prior vaccination history, they remain highly contagious.
Key Points
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1President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a state of emergency in response to the recent floods.
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2The President emphasized that this is not an ordinary disaster but requires extraordinary measures and resources, including military deployment if necessary. He also highlighted his personal commitment by staying at work despite being sick with flu symptoms due to stress from continuous crisis management decisions.
Developments
[Mar 18]
President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a state of emergency regarding the floods, stating that it is not an ordinary disaster and requires extraordinary measures. He mentioned potential military deployment if needed.
[Mar 18] (around)
The President announced his decision to remain at work despite suffering from flu symptoms caused by the stress of making continuous crisis management decisions regarding floods, fires in Jeju Island and Gyeonggi Province. He expressed determination not to rest until all measures are implemented.