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How did you spend the second day of 2021? Our daily life, which is only preserved by distance, does not change easily even after the year changes. The government extended the distance of 2.5 steps in the metropolitan area and 2 steps in the non-metropolitan area for two more weeks. Measures to prevent more than five people from gathering were also expanded across the country.
First, reporter Hyung-woo Jeon.
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The government has decided to extend social distancing, which is currently stage 2.5 in the metropolitan area and the second stage in the non-metropolitan area, for two more weeks until the 17th.
While the growth rate of patients in the metropolitan area is gradually slowing down, medical response capabilities are maintained and, in consideration of the impact of the economy of ordinary people, the three-stage upgrade has been postponed again.
[김금용/서울 양천구 식당 직원 : 3단계 올라가게 되면 가게 문을 닫아야 돼서 저희가 걱정을 했었는데. 이번에 3단계 안 올라간 건 감사했지만, 2.5단계가 유지되는 건 저희가 많이 힘들지 않나.]Instead, the ban on private meetings with more than 5 people, which was applied only to the metropolitan area, has been expanded to the entire country.
[권덕철/보건복지부 장관 : 특정 시설의 집단감염은 많이 줄어든 반면 확진자 접촉의 40%, 조사 중인 사례 26% 등 일상생활의 소규모 모임과 접촉을 통한 전파가 가장 많다는 점을 반영한 조치입니다.]Starting on the 4th, private gatherings for up to 4 people are allowed at all indoor and outdoor venues regardless of area, and penalties will be imposed for violations.
However, weddings, funerals and important exams are exceptionally allowed, and even 5 or more people can get together in the case of family members in need of care or if there is a family on the brink of death.
Workers in multipurpose facilities are excluded from the calculation of the number of meetings.
As of the 4th, the gathering of outdoor screen golf courses is also prohibited in the metropolitan area, and it is prohibited nationwide to rent a separate venue as a party hall for birthday parties or New Years parties.
Even in the non-metropolitan area, the operation of the amenities in the apartment is suspended and cultural and educational conferences cannot be held in the community center.
Additionally, bookings for all lodging facilities across the country, such as hotels and resorts, are limited to two-thirds of the number of rooms.
(Video coverage: Kim Myung-gu, video editing: Kim player)
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