Daegu City Enforces Mandatory 'Mask Wearing' Throughout the City... Suspension of Operations at National and Public Multi-use Facilities

Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings and Events Ban Regulation Applies from 24th 00:00

Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin briefing on the implementation of social distancing level 2 for COVID-19 on the 23rd.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Regarding the nationwide expansion of 'Social Distancing Level 2,' Daegu City announced that starting from the 23rd, mask-wearing will be mandatory throughout the city. There will be a guidance period until October 12, after which strict enforcement will begin.

Along with this, Daegu finalized and announced more detailed quarantine measures that are stricter than the nationwide Level 2 upgrade plan. Gatherings, meetings, and events of 50 or more people indoors and 100 or more people outdoors are prohibited. Violations will result in fines of up to 3 million KRW according to relevant laws, and if confirmed cases occur, claims for damages will be pursued.

Regarding indoor and outdoor gatherings, unlike the government's recommendation to 'refrain,' Daegu strengthened the measure to 'prohibit.' Considering the social impact, the rule will be applied exceptionally from 0:00 on the 24th, one day later, and indoors, gatherings of 50 or more people will be allowed if they meet the quarantine condition of one person per 4㎡.

Additionally, among multi-use facilities, indoor national and public facilities will be completely suspended (the government plan allows maintaining less than 50% capacity), and all sports events will be held without spectators.

Furthermore, for high-risk multi-use facilities such as clubs, emotional pubs, and colatecs, the number of users will be limited to one person per 4㎡, and compliance with additional quarantine rules beyond the core guidelines will be mandatory. Religious facilities have been designated as restricted gathering places, and regarding senior centers and social welfare centers, decisions on closures will be made in consultation with district and county offices in the future.

Mayor Kwon Young-jin stated, "The driving force that allowed us to maintain zero local confirmed cases for 43 days (from July 4 to August 15) after the harsh ordeal during the first wave in March was the dedication of medical staff, the warmth from all sectors, and above all, the great civic consciousness of Daegu citizens," urging citizens' cooperation.

Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin briefing on the implementation of social distancing level 2 for COVID-19 on the 23rd. To Mayor Kwon's left is Daegu Superintendent of Education Kang Eun-hee.

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