Mandatory to wear a mask from the 13th … A penalty of 100,000 won even if the mouth and nose are not covered.

To prepare for the new protracted coronavirus infection (Corona 19), the mandatory wearing of a mask will go into effect on the 13th. A 100,000 won penalty is imposed for mask wearing violations.

Kwon Joon-wook, head of the 2nd Division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Bang Dae-bon), said in a regular briefing on the 10th: “Wearing a mask is the easiest preventive vaccine and reliable that prevents the spread of Corona 19 “infection.

According to Bang Dae-bon, with the revision of the Infectious Disease Prevention Act, as of the 13th of last month, a fine of 100,000 won can be imposed for violating the order to comply with quarantine guidelines, such as wearing a mask. in multipurpose facilities.

However, to avoid confusion among the people, it was decided to impose a fine from the 13th after an orientation period of one month. Assistant General Manager Kwon emphasized: “As the winter season approaches, which is the danger of Corona 19, the risk of infection in life is expected to increase even more.” The purpose of protecting people’s health is the priority rather than the purpose of punishment, “he said.” Looking at recent cases of group infection, we are more aware that it is very important to remove the masks to a minimum. “

For example, when eating or drinking in a restaurant, using public spaces such as saunas or swimming pools, small groups, or eating in religious facilities, indoor sports facilities, call centers, and art and sports academies, the difficulty of wearing a mask is a factor. risk for the spread of Corona 19. will be.

Meanwhile, he led the mandate to wear a mask and the issue of fines. After the reorganization of social distancing that took place on the 7th, the facilities subject to the mandatory use of masks in the first stage of distancing are also expanded than before.

Headquarters deputy chief Kwon said: “The facilities and places subject to fines for negligence are places and facilities that are very concerned about the spread of infectious diseases.”

In the first stage of social distancing, in addition to 23 key and general management facilities, public transportation, meeting and demonstration centers, medical institutions and pharmacies, nursing facilities, day and night protection facilities, religious facilities, covered sports stadiums, call centers and logistics distribution centers, which are high-risk workplaces. It is for meetings and events of 500 or more people.

Of the 23 key and general management facilities, 9 of the key management facilities are 5 entertainment facilities such as clubs and pubs, a singing practice center, indoor standing performances, direct sales promotion rooms such as door-to-door sales. door, and restaurants and cafes of 50 square meters or more.

The 14 types of general management facilities include PC rooms, wedding rooms, funeral rooms, academies including teaching centers, vocational training institutions, bathing facilities, performance halls, cinemas, amusement parks and water parks, halls recreation and multipurpose rooms, indoor sports facilities, beauty and beauty businesses and shops. Mart, department store, reading room, study cafe, etc.

However, minors under the age of 14 are exempt from the penalty for negligence. In addition, those who are difficult to wear and remove the mask by themselves without help from the surrounding area or who have difficulty breathing when wearing a mask are excluded from the imposition.

It is not acceptable to wear a mask to cover the face with clothing such as mesh, valve type or scarf. Even if a mask is worn, but the mouth and nose are not completely covered, a penalty may be imposed because the mask is not worn.

If a mask is not worn, the local government official in the jurisdiction will explain the reasons for the repression and then impose a fine in accordance with the procedure for imposing a fine.

Regardless of the number of times, the offending party is fined no more than 100,000 won. Managers or operators who fail to inform users of the obligation to wear a mask can be fined 1.5 million won for the first violation and 3 million won for the second or more violations.