Seoul-wide Ban on Gatherings of 10 or More Extended for 2 Weeks ... Until September 13 (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government will extend the ban on gatherings of 10 or more people across Seoul to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) for an additional two weeks until the 13th of next month.

Park Yu-mi, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Citizen Health Bureau (Quarantine Control Officer), stated in a COVID-19 briefing on the morning of the 28th, "Given the serious current COVID-19 situation, we have decided to extend the ban on gatherings for two more weeks."

The city had previously banned all gatherings of 10 or more people across Seoul for ten days from midnight on the 21st to midnight on the 30th.

This measure is equivalent to Level 3 of 'social distancing,' which is a stricter level than the government's currently implemented Level 2 measures.

Since the 21st, Seoul has issued prohibition notices in cooperation with the police and autonomous districts for 1,660 gatherings reported to have 10 or more participants.

Director Park said, "So far, 86 gatherings with fewer than 10 people have taken place, but since quarantine rules were followed, no concerning situations occurred," and added, "We ask for continued cooperation with the ban on gatherings to protect citizens' lives and safety."

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