The new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Korea. LIVE | All the latest coronavirus and lockdown updatesThe new variant, thought to be more transmissible than others currently circulating, was found in three people who had entered South Korea from London on 22 December, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Monday. Negative viewsNegative views of the vaccine plans was one of the leading reasons that drove President Moon Jae-in's disapproval rating to an all-time high of nearly 60%, pollster Realmeter said on Monday. South Korea has said it plans to buy enough doses to eventually vaccinate 46 million people, or more than 85% of its population. South Korea reported a total of 57 680 coronavirus cases, with 819 deaths.

Source: News 24 December 28, 2020 11:37 UTC