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Quarantine authorities “internal review of the second step update”
More than 600 confirmed cases per day were forecast in early December.
“Comprehensive consideration of the difficulties of the self-employed”
On the 19th, when the social distancing between the metropolitan area and some areas of Gangwon was upgraded to 1.5 steps, a notice is placed to empty a seat at a coffee table in Seoul. Newsis
Three days after raising social distancing in the metropolitan area to 1.5 steps, the government announced that it was considering a second-step upgrade card. This is because the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) has shown a sharp increase in the last 10 days and, if sustained, the number of confirmed cases per day can rapidly increase to 400 and 600 in a week or two.
In a regular briefing on the 21st, Sook-young Lim, head of the Central Defense Response Headquarters, said: “Based on the fact that the rate of production of infectious products exceeded 1.5, an estimated 400 new patients will reach 400 daily next week and more than 600 by early December. “The current infection pattern is at a very serious crossroads,” he said. He said: “We are seriously reviewing the second stage update with relevant ministries. and local governments within the script. ”
Previously, quarantine authorities raised their social distancing to 1.5 steps from 0 a.m. on the 19th for the metropolitan area and some areas of Gangwon. Consequently, reinforced quarantine measures are being implemented in the region, such as “ a ban on eating in singing practice rooms and performance halls ” and “ restricting the number of seats within 30% of religious activities. ” but this alone was deemed insufficient to quell the spread.
Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun visited the Gangnam-gu Public Health Center in Seoul on the morning of the 21st and encourages officials after receiving a report on the quarantine status of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). News 1
The spread of the new coronavirus in Korea has already approached the standard of the second stage of update. Under the new social distancing system announced by the government on the 7th, the transition to the second stage is △ 1.5 steps in two or more areas when the number of confirmed cases continues to more than double the standard of 1.5 steps after one week of the 1.5-step measures in the pandemic area. When the epidemic lasts more than a week △ When the number of confirmed cases exceeds 300 per day throughout the country lasts more than a week, one of them may be satisfied. The number of confirmed daily cases of the new coronavirus in Korea was 313 on 18, 343 on 19, 363 on 20 and 386 on 21, surpassing 300 for three consecutive days to date.
When social distancing has risen to the second stage, the quarantine measures that ordinary citizens perceive the most are restrictions on the operation of cafes and restaurants. In the second stage, cafes and restaurants are prohibited from eating and drinking in the store after 9 pm, and only packing and delivery are allowed. Meetings for entertainment facilities are also prohibited. In addition, gatherings, gatherings and events of more than 100 people are prohibited and wearing masks indoors is mandatory.
These strong quarantine measures are ‘double-edged swords’ for the government. This is because, although it has the effect of blocking consumption that has a high possibility of spreading the virus, the economic damage to the self-employed is enormous. As if aware of this, Sook-young Lim, the general manager of the situation, said at the briefing: “You need to minimize contact between people.” He showed a cautious stance.
Yoon Sang-sang, Director of Hadong-gun, announced the second stage of social distancing at the fourth briefing on the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) held at Hadong-gun’s office in Gyeongnam on the 21st. Hadong = News 1
Meanwhile, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, announced that the social distancing was updated from step 1.5 to step 2 starting at 2pm on the same day. This is due to the increase in the number of confirmed middle schools in Hadong-gun to 29 as of this day. This is the second case of implementation of the second phase nationwide after the reorganization of the social distancing system, after Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do. Consequently, entertainment facilities in the area are prohibited from meeting, and karaoke rooms and indoor sports facilities are suspended after 9pm. Food intake is also prohibited in PC cafes, academies and study cafes where many students visit.
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