Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), is giving a regular briefing on the response to the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) at the government office in Seoul, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 13th. The government decided to lower the distance between the metropolitan area for two weeks from the 15th to the second stage, and to 1.5 for other areas, and to allow multi-use facilities in the metropolitan area to open until 10pm. News 1
The COVID-19 social distancing that has changed for two weeks from 0 o’clock on the 15th is applied. The distance between the metropolitan area and the non-metropolitan area is reduced by one step to two steps and 1.5 steps, respectively. I’ve summarized the new distance planning scheme.
- Can I have 5 or more immediate family members?
- Direct family members were also included in the exception of’prohibition of private gatherings from 5 people. Until now, exceptions were made only for cases where family members and acquaintances gather because there is a possibility of dying and cases in need of care such as children, the elderly, and the disabled.
- Then, can you use restaurants and cafes?
- Yes. Meals and gatherings are possible for direct family members with more than 4 people. Here, the immediate family means respect and profanity. Grandparents/Maternal grandparents-Father, mother-Me, spouse-Daughter-in-law, son/daughter, son-in-law-Grandchildren These five generations can gather. It also applies to rituals and forty nine.
On the 11th, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the national park staff and mountain safety volunteers are running a distance campaign to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) at Bukhansan Mountain. News 1
- Unless you are a direct family member.
- The ban on private gatherings of more than 5 people nationwide remains. Even co-workers, when using the cafeteria, must have 4 or less. No matter how close you are, you shouldn’t meet more than 5 people. It is also a violation of the quarantine rules to share two or three people at two tables in a restaurant. If this is violated, a fine of not more than 100,000 won will be imposed in accordance with the infectious disease prevention laws. It is 500,000 won for 5 people. Moreover, if a confirmed case occurs due to a violation of an administrative order, the right to reimburse may be claimed for expenses such as treatment.
- When you meet brothers, sisters or siblings without parents.
- Only immediate family members are allowed. Exclusions do not apply if siblings meet without parents.
- There are 9 soccer teams.
- This changed distance allowed several players to play together. However, it must be a sports business facility with a facility manager. For example, it is possible to hold games at indoor and outdoor private futsal fields, soccer fields, and baseball fields. However, quarantine regulations such as filling in an access list, wearing a mask, washing hands, and having hand sanitizers must be thoroughly followed. After the game, a ban on private gatherings of 5 people applies. It means that five people are not allowed to eat or drink tea.
On the morning of the 12th, citizens are waiting for Corona 19 testing at the Jung-gu Temporary Screening Clinic installed at Seoul Station. yunhap news
- What about weddings and funerals?
- Follow the standards for meetings and events for each stage of distance. In the metropolitan area, 99 people (step 2), and in the non-capital area, 1 person per 4㎡ (1.5 steps).
- Restaurant and cafe quarantine rules.
- Restaurants and cafes in the metropolitan area are not allowed to eat inside the store after 10 pm. Only packaging and delivery are possible. In the case of the non-metropolitan area, where Corona 19 is relatively stable, normal business is possible even after 10 p.m.
There is a sticker that guides distance from the rest area of Seoul Meeting Plaza (in the direction of Busan). yunhap news
- Masses, court meetings, worship services, and ceremonies must be kept at least 2m away. The criteria for the number of participants are different for each stage. In the Seoul metropolitan area, which is the second stage of distance, it is possible to participate in on-site events within 20% of the number of seats or 20% of the capacity. In the non-metropolitan area, stage 1.5, the ‘20%’ standard is relaxed to 30%. However, it is prohibited to provide meals and lodging, and to pay for more than 5 people.
- What are the school quarantine rules?
- Basically, the operating time limit was released. However, in the case of the metropolitan area, the number of people per 4㎡ of facility area should be limited to one, or the operation should be stopped from 10 pm to 5 am the next day. Masks are required for both instructors and students. Drinking water is allowed. Operators should disinfect hard-touch surfaces such as desks at least twice a day.
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