People wait in line to undergo the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at a temporary testing site set up in Seoul, South Korea, February 16, 2022. REUTERS FILE PHOTO
SEOUL — Daily COVID-19 infections in South Korea have jumped above 40,000 for the first time in two months, with the government warning of a potential five-fold surge in the coming months.
“Daily infections could soar to as many as 200,000 between mid-August and late September,” Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told a government COVID response meeting, citing the view of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and experts.
The figure of 40,266 reported for Tuesday, represents an 8% jump over the previous day and is the highest level since 43,908 on May 11.
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