‘Social distance’ measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), which was scheduled to end on the 3rd, will continue until the 17th. The measures in the 2.5th stage of the metropolitan area and the 2nd stage of the non-metropolitan area will be implemented for another two weeks from the 4th. The core measures of special quarantine measures for the year-end and New Year, which took effect on December 24 last year, will also be implemented during this period.
Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures 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 2nd step in the non-metropolitan area were to be extended by two more weeks until the 17th. . yunhap news
At a regular briefing for Corona 19 on the 2nd, Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), said, “In consideration of the impact on the economy of the common people, the quarantine and medical capabilities are being maintained, and the three-step upgrade is reserved.” In order to minimize it, private gatherings from 5 people nationwide are prohibited.” The application area was expanded nationwide from the existing metropolitan area.
Private gatherings refer to all gatherings and events for the purpose of forming friendship, such as alumni associations, workplace dinners, housewarming, first-birth parties, and regular online cafe gatherings. The rule of banning reservations and admission for more than 5 people nationwide in multi-use facilities such as restaurants is also maintained.
Existing distance + extension of some special quarantine measures
Deputy Deputy General Kwon emphasized, “It does not mean that meetings of up to 4 people are safe. Please cancel all private meetings for two weeks.”
On the afternoon of the afternoon of the afternoon of the first day of New Year 2021, New Year’s wishes with few visitors are hung at the Tower of Wishes with the theme of’I want to do when Corona 19 is over’ at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu. yunhap news
Outdoor winter sports facilities such as ski resorts and snow sledding are allowed nationwide, but they must be closed from 9 pm to 5 am the next day. Capacity is limited to one-third. Equipment rentals, changing rooms, and other facilities at the ski resort are prohibited. Shuttle bus service between other areas and ski resorts is also suspended. Closed outdoor screen golf courses are also banned in the metropolitan area.
For accommodation facilities, reservations are limited to two-thirds of the number of rooms, and rooms for parties such as event rooms cannot be operated. The party room industry is also prohibited from gathering. Convenience facilities in the apartment and lectures at community centers are also suspended.
Non-face-to-face is the principle for worship, mass, and court meetings at religious facilities, and the total number of people is limited to 20 or less when filming for non-face-to-face processing. Meetings and meals organized by facilities are also prohibited.
Seoul metropolitan area 2.5 stage, non-metropolitan area 2 stage
Break down into five steps. Graphic = Reporter Park Kyung-min [email protected]
Break down into five steps. Graphic = Reporter Park Kyung-min [email protected]
In principle, academies and training centers in the metropolitan area are prohibited from gathering, but operation is allowed when the number of teachers is less than 9 at the same time, or when teaching for college entrance examinations in 2021. Non-metropolitan academies and classrooms are allowed to operate, but food consumption and number restrictions must be observed.
Weddings and funerals are limited to less than 50 people in the metropolitan area and 100 people in the non-metropolitan area. In the metropolitan area, gatherings in entertainment facilities, door-to-door sales, singing practice, and indoor sports facilities are prohibited. Movie theaters and PC rooms are closed after 9 PM, and saunas and steam facilities cannot be operated in public baths.
“It’s slow, but the distance effect appears”
In the non-metropolitan area, operation of entertainment facilities is prohibited, and indoor sports facilities, singing practice centers, and door-to-door sales are discontinued after 9 pm. The number of cinemas and venues is limited. Deputy Deputy General Kwon said, “All these measures cannot be applied by local governments by their own relaxation, and it is possible to strengthen them.”
Corona 19 cumulative confirmed patients since August. Graphic = Younghee Kim [email protected]
In relation to mitigation of quarantine at some facilities, the government has considered the fact that the burden on households will increase due to winter vacation at the institutes. He explained that he took the right steps.
On this day, Deputy General Manager Kwon said, “The effects of the distance and special quarantine measures are slow, but clearly appearing”. “For the last two weeks, around 1,000 new confirmed cases nationwide are stagnating, and the infectious reproductive index is approaching 1”.
He added, “Will the patient incidence trend rise again or turn to a decline? 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 strength.” The government plans to extend the operation of 144 temporary screening inspection stations in the metropolitan area and 33 non-metropolitan areas for two weeks.
Reporter Eunkyung Choi [email protected]