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The ‘social distance’ measures to prevent the spread of the infection by the new coronavirus (Corona 19), which was scheduled to end on the 3rd, will continue until the 17th. The measures in stage 2.5 of the metropolitan area and stage 2 of the non-metropolitan area will be implemented for another two weeks from day 4. The basic measures of the special quarantine measures for the end of the year and New Year, which came into force on December 24 of last year, will also be implemented during this period.
Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy chief of the Disaster Countermeasures and Security Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), announced at the government building in Seoul on the morning of the 2nd that the 2.5 steps of ‘social distancing’ in the metropolitan area and the second step in the non-metropolitan area would be extended for two more weeks until the 17th. Yunhap news
In a regular briefing for Corona 19 on the 2nd, Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy director of the Security and Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), said: “In consideration of the impact on the economy of the ordinary people, quarantine and medical capabilities are maintained, and the three-step upgrade is reserved. ” To minimize this, private gatherings of 5 people are prohibited throughout the country. ” The area of application was expanded nationally from the existing metropolitan area.
Private gatherings refer to all meetings and events for the purpose of forming friendships, such as alumni associations, workplace dinners, housewarming, first-birth parties, and regular online café gatherings. The rule to prohibit reservations and the entry of more than 5 people throughout the country in multi-use facilities such as restaurants is also maintained.
Existing distance + extension of some special quarantine measures
Assistant CEO Kwon emphasized: “It does not mean that meetings of up to 4 people are safe. Please cancel all private meetings for two weeks.”
In the late afternoon of the first day of the New Year 2021, New Year’s wishes with few visitors are hung in the Tower of Wishes with the theme ‘I want to do when the Crown 19 is finished’ at the Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu . Yunhap news
Outdoor winter sports facilities, such as ski resorts and snow sledding, are allowed nationwide, but must be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Capacity is limited to one third. The rental of equipment, changing rooms and other facilities in the ski resort is prohibited. The bus service between other areas and ski resorts is also suspended. Enclosed outdoor golf courses are also prohibited in the metropolitan area.
For accommodation facilities, reservations are limited to two-thirds of the number of rooms and party rooms such as function rooms cannot be operated. The party hall industry is also prohibited from meeting. Convenience facilities in the apartment and conferences in community centers are also suspended.
Non-presence is the principle for worship, mass, and court gatherings in religious facilities, and the total number of people is limited to 20 or less when filming for non-presence processing. Meetings and meals organized by the facilities are also prohibited.
Metropolitan area stage 2.5, non-metropolitan area stage 2
Break it down into five steps. Graphic = Reporter Park Kyung-min [email protected]
Break it down into five steps. Graphic = Reporter Park Kyung-min [email protected]
In principle, the academies and training centers in the metropolitan area are prohibited from meeting, but their operation is allowed when the number of teachers is less than 9 at the same time or when classes are taught for the university entrance exams in 2021. allows the operation of non-metropolitan academies and classrooms, but restrictions on food consumption and number must be observed.
Weddings and funerals are limited to fewer than 50 people in the metropolitan area and 100 people in the non-metropolitan area. In the metropolitan area, gatherings at entertainment facilities, door-to-door sales, singing practices, and indoor sports facilities are prohibited. Cinemas and computer rooms close after 9pm. And saunas and steam facilities cannot be used in public baths.
“It’s slow, but the distance effect appears”
In the non-metropolitan area, the operation of entertainment facilities is prohibited and indoor sports facilities, singing practice centers and door-to-door sales are suspended after 9 pm. The number of cinemas and theaters is limited. Deputy Director General Kwon said: “All these measures cannot be applied by local governments for their own relaxation, and it is possible to strengthen them.”
Crown 19 confirmed patients accumulated since August. Graphic = Younghee Kim [email protected]
In relation to the mitigation of quarantine in some facilities, the government has considered the fact that the burden on families will increase due to the winter holidays in the institutes. It cannot be said that winter sports facilities have a high risk of infection from the activities themselves, but there is a risk of transmission when traveling, eating or staying. He explained that he took the right steps.
On this day, Deputy General Manager Kwon said: “The effects of distance and special quarantine measures are slow, but they are showing up clearly.” “Over the past two weeks, around 1,000 new confirmed cases across the country are stagnant and the infectious reproduction rate is approaching 1.”
He added: “Will the trend in patient incidence increase again or decrease? A very important turning point is imminent,” he added. “The next two weeks are the time to reduce the number of patients, so please exert a little more force.” The government plans to extend the operation of 144 temporary detection inspection stations in the metropolitan area and 33 non-metropolitan areas for two weeks.
Reporter Choi Eun-kyung [email protected]
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