New infections above 7,000 for 2nd day; critical patients hit all-time high
Social affairsDec 9, 2021
South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed above 7,000 for the second consecutive day Thursday and the number of critically ill patients hit an all time-high amid waning immunity and colder weather. The country confirmed 7,102 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total caseload to 496,584, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The daily tally was slightly down fro...