Workplace policies and healthcare system strain highlight vulnerabilities as cases rise ninefold since mid-July
South Korea is experiencing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, revealing critical flaws in workplace policies and public health regulations. The surge highlights the nation’s vulnerability as it grapples with challenges in vaccine management, shortages of antiviral drugs and a strained healthcare system.
These challenges may exacerbate the country’s potential weaknesses as South Korea anticipates a further rise in cases by the end of August.
South Korea is experiencing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, revealing critical flaws in workplace policies and public health regulations. The surge highlights the nation’s vulnerability as it grapples with challenges in vaccine management, shortages of antiviral drugs and a strained healthcare system.
These challenges may exacerbate the country’s potential weaknesses as South Korea anticipates a further rise in cases by the end of August.
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