Dementia and COVID-19 Mortality in South Korea.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has continued to influence healthcare dynamics, social patterns, and economic systems worldwide. As of mid-March 2021, COVID-19 has already resulted in more than 97,000 infections and 1,690 deaths in South Korea. To date, no treatment has demonstrated its effectiveness with a sufficient level of scientific evidence. Fortunately, a major milestone in the efforts against this pandemic was the rapid and successful development of different vaccines against COVID-19. However, the development of vaccines alone cannot overcome COVID-19. Until the transition to normalcy is achieved, appropriate management for highrisk groups will continue to be one of the main strategies for combating COVID-19.