Seoul, Health officials in South Korea are expanding booster shots to adults 50 and over as COVID-19 cases creep up again across the country.

The 40,226 new cases reported today marked the country’s highest daily jump in more than two months, although hospitalizations and deaths remain stable.

South Korea had previously given second booster shots to people who are 60 or older and those with compromised immune systems. Korean officials are now expanding the eligibility of those shots to people in their 50s and all adults with pre-existing medical conditions. Weeklong quarantines will be maintained for people who test positive.

Source: Oman News Agency