South Korea reels from double whammy - growing untraceable Covid-19 cases as well as critically ill patients
SEOUL - South Korea is grappling with a double whammy of rising untraceable Covid-19 cases and a sudden spike in critically-ill patients, as the total tally of infections crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time due to a new wave of cases.
This makes it harder for health officials to conduct epidemiological studies and quarantine close contacts who are possibly infected as well, to stop them from spreading the virus.Observers said these unknown cases could be somehow linked to the Aug 15 rally in Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul, which has so far given rise to 422 infections.
The city of Seoul has ordered bus chartering services to start collecting passenger data as many of them ferry people going for rallies and mass church events. Health officials have warned that the country is running short of medical professionals who can treat critically ill patients due to an indefinite strike by trainee doctors since Aug 21. They are protesting against plans by the government to reform the healthcare system.
Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry has warned that tightened social distancing measures will hurt the economy.
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