S. Korea: Long-term visa holders must have medical examinations before returning

A family wearing masks to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) arrive at Gimpo international airport in Seoul, South Korea. Foreign long-term residents of South Korea will need to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving the country, and a medical exam before returning, to help stem Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections, according to government notices posted online. - Reuters

SEOUL: Foreign long-term residents of South Korea will need to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving the country, and a medical exam before returning, to help stem Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections, according to government notices posted online.

On Saturday, South Korea reported 23 more cases of the Covid-19 compared to 24 hours ago, bringing the total number of infections to 11,165.