[전국]2 weeks away instead of step 3 … Government, ‘the last minute’

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The social distancing measures in stage 2.5 of the metropolitan area and stage 2 of the non-metropolitan area were extended for another two weeks.

I chose to keep rather than upgrade to the third level.

However, starting tomorrow (4), gatherings of 5 or more people will be prohibited from anywhere in the country.

This is reporter Jihwan.

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The government has decided to continue with the social distancing measures, which are stage 2.5 in the metropolitan area and the second stage in the non-metropolitan area, for another two weeks until the 17th.

In particular, the ‘ban on all private gatherings of more than 5 people’, which applied only to the metropolitan area, will be expanded nationally.

Club meetings with more than 5 people, workplace dinners, and New Years parties are completely prohibited, regardless of venue and location.

Bookings for accommodation facilities, such as hotels, are also limited to two-thirds of the number of rooms.

This is a measure to stop the spread of infection and stabilize the situation until vaccination begins.

[권덕철 / 중앙재난안전대책본부 1차장 : 이번이 마지막 고비라고 생각합니다. 이번 고비를 잘 넘기면 예방접종과 치료제를 활용하여 소중한 일상을 조금씩 회복하는 단계로 진입할 수 있을 것입니다.]

The quarantine regulation is relaxed or strengthened a little depending on the characteristics of the facility.

If the number of people is limited to 9 during the same period of time, the operation of academies and training centers in the metropolitan area is allowed.

Winter sports facilities, such as ski resorts, can also be opened on the condition that the number of people is reduced to a third and closed after 21:00.

On the other hand, the operation of an enclosed outdoor golf course is prohibited, and convenience facilities and community center courses may not be opened in non-metropolitan apartment complexes.

[김윤 / 서울대 의대 의료관리학 교수 : 확진자 수를 유지하는 상태에서 거리 두기를 부분적으로 강화해서 확진자 수를 효과적으로 꺾는 방식을 택하는 게 더 맞다고 생각합니다.]

It is noteworthy if the spread of infection nationwide will be detected in the new year, as the government chooses to extend the existing distance rather than raise the third stage in consideration of the economic impact and damage to the livelihoods of people.

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