Delta (B1617.2) variant transmission is complicating plans for easing COVID-19 restrictions in some Asian nations, including Singapore and South Korea, countries that have won praise for their containment efforts over the past pandemic months.Korea, Singapore hit brakes on reopeningSouth Korea's daily total topped 3,000 for the first time a few days ago, a rise officials said was triggered by people returning from a 3-day holiday period, according to Reuters.
South Korea was one of the first countries outside China after SARS-CoV-2 emerged, and the country is experiencing a spike in its fourth surge.The Seoul area is currently the hot spot, making up more than 75% of the latest infections.Today, the South Korea's health ministry said it