The Omicron-induced surge in cases appears to have peaked, with the daily infections falling to a third of the record figures marked in mid-March.
for people over 60 as the country continues to battle the highly contagious Omicron variant.
The country had previously begun providing second booster shots to high-risk groups, including those in nursing homes, as a surge in Omicron infections drove cases and deaths to record highs in recent months.in cases appears to have peaked, with the daily infections falling to a third of the record figures marked in mid-March.
Further details of the plan for the second booster shot will be unveiled at a news conference later in the day, Kwon said. The health ministry also said it will announce any amendments to the current social distancing rules on Friday, April 15.
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