Gang-tae, the first general coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (second vice minister of the Ministry of Health and Welfare) is giving a briefing on the results of the Corona 19 critical script at the Seoul Government Complex on the 31st. yunhap news
The government has decided to keep the current social distancing stage for another two weeks. Accordingly, steps 2.5 in the metropolitan area and step 2 in the non-metropolitan area are implemented until the Lunar New Year holidays (February 11-14).
The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (competitive script) announced a distancing adjustment plan containing these details at a regular briefing on the 31st.
The ban on private gatherings for more than 5 people will also be extended for 2 weeks, and accordingly, even with immediate family members, only 4 people can gather during the Lunar New Year holidays if the residence is different. If more than 5 people gather and are caught, a fine of not more than 100,000 won per person is imposed. The ban on restaurant business at 9 PM remains the same.
At a briefing on the day, “The number of patients with a large number of 400 patients and the nationwide outbreak are still continuing.” There is a risk of spreading it.” He continued, “I sincerely regret and apologize for many self-employed people and people who are struggling with distance,” he said. “Please cooperate a little more to overcome this crisis.”
However, in the script, it was decided to adjust the quarantine rules for some multi-use facilities in which the issue of equity was raised, reflecting the opinions of associations and organizations.
For performance halls and movie theaters, the quarantine regulations are adjusted by placing one seat other than the companion in both stages 1.5 and 2, and in the metropolitan area, in stage 2.5, two seats other than the companion.
At indoor sports facilities in the metropolitan area, you can float one space and use the shower room. The suspension of operation of winter sports facilities such as ski resorts after 9 PM will also be lifted. However, the suspension of the shuttle bus service to other regions to reduce the amount of travel is maintained.
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