Over 178.6 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country so far
The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines flights, Korean Air said on Monday, after some of its passengers travelling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested positive for coronavirus upon landing last week according to Hong Kong's official news platform.
The suspension will last until January 8.
Korean Air, which runs flights between South Korea and Hong Kong three times a week, said it respects the entry regulations of the Hong Kong government, and all passengers had tested negative when it had checked.
Over 178.6 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country so far
It will last for four weeks if 10 or more passengers test positive
Over 178.4 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country so far
Omicron variant is highly contagious and can even infect vaccinated/infected people, say experts
Doctors explain how some people can come into contact with a positive case without getting the virus themselves
Globally, cases decreased by nine per cent between July 25 and 31, as compared to the previous week
Over 178.2 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country so far
Total active cases stand at 18,841