South Korea battling rapid surge in COVID-19 cases despite nearly 90% vaccination rate

Voter turnout hit a record 66 percent, including 26.7 percent who voted in advance, despite COVID-19 fears. The parliamentary election pits the ruling Democratic Party against the conservative opposition United Future Party.

South korea shows world how to conduct elections amid pandemic

South Koreans voted amid the pandemic with masks and gloves on. They voted to choose their 21st national assembly amid the coronavirus outbreak. Watch report.

South Korea cast vote amid coronavirus pandemic: Choose 21st national assembly

The world is praising South Korea's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. But, 51 patients have tested positive for the second time. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: A second wave of Coronavirus cases in South Korea?

South Korea has recorded 76 new coronavirus new cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total to little over 9,000. Watch report:

WION Ground Report: South Korea records 76 new coronavirus cases

With at least 3125 deaths worldwide, the coronavirus outbreak is only intensifying by the day. At a time like this more and more questions are arising over travel due to virus and likely transmission.

31 people die in China in last 24 hours

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses media over Coivd-19, a global contagion. Reportedly, the United Kingdom has 39 cases of Coronavirus. Boris says 'We are fully prepared to tackle this disease'

UK PM Boris Johnson addresses media over Covid-19 outbreak

South Korea is now the biggest hotspot outside Mainland China. the country has now reported 476 new cases, bringing the total number to 4212 and has recorded 26 deaths. In the capital Seoul, the Mayor urged the cities 10 million residents to work from home and to avoid crowded places. Watch WION's ground report:

WION Ground Report: South Korea worst hit outside China, 2600 deaths, 4200+ cases

With at least 3125 deaths worldwide, the coronavirus outbreak is only intensifying by the day. At a time like this more and more questions are arising over travel due to virus and likely transmission. WION is answering some of your questions:

Covid-19 frequently asked questions, WION answers

The leader of a South Korean sect linked to more than half the country's 4,000-plus coronavirus cases apologised Monday for the spread of the disease.

WION Fineprint: South korean leader apologises over Coronavirus spread

Novel coronavirus infects more than 88,000 worldwide | WION News | World News The virus, formally known as Covid-19, has infected more than 88,400 people since the outbreak began last December in Wuhan, China.

Novel coronavirus infects more than 88,000 worldwide

Health officials in Washington state said Sunday night that a second person had died from the coronavirus.

Second coronavirus death in U.S. reported in Seattle area | WION News | World News

Will Covid-19 be another global pandemic? WION News | World News The death toll from the global coronavirus outbreak has surged to over 3000 across the world and at the moment close to 88,000 people are infected globally

Will Covid-19 be another global pandemic?

World reels under Covid-19; Global Coronavirus death toll surpasses 3000 The death toll from the global coronavirus outbreak has surged to over 3000 across the world and at the moment close to 88,000 people are infected globally.

World reels under Covid-19; Global Coronavirus death toll surpasses 3000

The death toll from the global coronavirus outbreak has surged to over 3000 across the world and at the moment close to 88,000 people are infected globally. South Korea has confirmed 5,086 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. This brings the infected toll to 4000 cases in South Korea. Watch report:

4000 infected coronavirus cases reported in S. Korea