Prime Minister Jeong Strongly Recommends Suspension of Operations at Religious and Entertainment Facilities for the Next Two Weeks (Update)

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announced on the 21st, "We strongly recommend that religious facilities, indoor sports facilities, and entertainment venues, which have a high risk of mass infection, suspend operations for the next two weeks."

Through a "Statement on Strengthening Social Distancing" on the same day, Prime Minister Chung said, "The government recognizes the next two weeks as a critical period to gain the upper hand in the war against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and therefore makes several stringent measures along with a sincere request."

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "If operation is unavoidable, facility operators must strictly comply with the guidelines specific to their industry," adding, "If the guidelines are not followed, we will directly issue administrative orders to prohibit gatherings and assemblies."

He continued, "If administrative orders are not obeyed, we will actively take all possible legal measures, including facility closures and claims for damages."

Prime Minister Chung also urged, "We ask the public to refrain from using multi-use facilities for the next two weeks," and requested, "Except for essential cases such as purchasing daily necessities, please refrain from going out as much as possible and postpone or cancel private group meetings, appointments, and travel."

Furthermore, he added, "If you have symptoms such as fever, sore throat, or cough, you should not go to work," and "Please activate telecommuting, and if you must go to work, strictly follow necessary guidelines such as maintaining distance."

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