Coronavirus Numbers Dip Below 400

South Korea reported 396 more virus cases in the previous 24 hours, a day ahead of the country's first rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, as sporadic cluster infections continued to pop up across the country.

• The number has fallen below 400, after posting 440 on Wednesday, which seems to be the level where health officials express concern. The figures hovered above 600 last week before falling below 500 over the weekend and under 400 earlier this week on fewer tests.
• The country's first vaccine program will start on Feb 26, around 750,000 medical workers will be the first to receive vaccines from AstraZeneca's as well as those who under the age of 65 at nursing homes. Starting Feb 27, Pfizer's vaccines will be offered to medical staff members. South Korea hopes to attain herd immunity by November. Despite the vaccine program, South Korea is considering an extension to its current social distancing guidelines.