WEBApr 18, 2022 · New COVID-19 cases dipped to a 10-week low Sunday as the Omicron variant-fueled wave continues to recede, leading the government to lift most restrictions imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported added 47,743 new infections, including 14 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 16,353,495.