Government “Resumption of business in the banned business sectors in stages…there is a discussion on easing the distance”

Input 2021.01.12 12:13

Decided on the 16th whether to adjust the current distance step
“If mitigation, there is a possibility that the number of infected people will spread”

The government is planning to gradually expand the resumption of business in industries that have been banned from gathering due to the coronavirus infection. From the 8th of last month, 2.5 steps to distance the metropolitan area and 2 steps for non-capital areas have been applied. Accordingly, in the metropolitan area, a group ban was imposed on some types of businesses, such as entertainment facilities, academies, and indoor sports facilities, and business operations were prohibited.

Sohn Young-rae, head of the social strategy team at the Central Accident Recovery Headquarters (Heavy Soo-bon), received a related question at a back briefing on the 12th, and said, “Is it an initial situation that is over a week now whether the third epidemic is spreading and falling? “It’s an important time to maximize.”

He added, “I think it is socially desirable to gradually expand the operation of the banned business sector in stages,” he said. “I ask the operators and workers in the business to understand and understand when discussing together.”

Tae-ho Yoon, head of the quarantine department, said, “Currently, the spread does not decrease rapidly, but gradually decreases,” he said. “There is an inherent possibility that the number of infected people will spread if the distance is alleviated.” He said, “We will adjust the distance step in consideration of this.”

The reason why the government is cautious about lifting the collective ban is because of the’quarantine risk’ of the industry. Mr. Son said, “Many of the multi-use facilities that are prohibited from gathering (currently) are facilities that were at risk for quarantine due to the outbreak of group infection in November,” he said. “How to minimize the risk of quarantine (of the facilities) “We are in consultation with the relevant associations and organizations.”

Whether the adjustment of the current distancing phase, which ends on the 17th, will be announced one day before the end. General Son said, “We are discussing in-depth about the steps of distancing after the 17th, so it will take some time.” “Usually, I made an announcement on Friday, two days before the end of distancing, but this time I need more opinions. It is highly likely to announce.”