Guri-si, Social Distancing Raised to Level 2.5

[Asia Economy (Guri) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Guri City in Gyeonggi Province has raised social distancing to level 2.5.

On the 28th, Guri City announced that it has elevated social distancing to level 2.5, equivalent to quarantine level 3, due to an urgent recognition that failure to promptly block the resurgence of COVID-19 could lead to the worst-case scenario threatening citizens' lives and community safety.

Under this measure, gatherings and events of two or more people, indoor gatherings of 50 or more, and outdoor gatherings of 100 or more are completely prohibited.

Additionally, all religious facilities including Christian churches, public multi-use facilities, and privately operated high-risk facilities are also recommended to suspend operations.

Furthermore, schools, kindergartens, and daycare centers, which are educational spaces for children, will follow the education office's policy regarding remote classes or temporary closures.

In particular, mask-wearing covering both mouth and nose without gaps is mandatory for all entrants to Guri Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale Market, where confirmed cases have occurred, as well as Guri Traditional Market and indoor/outdoor multi-use facilities.

Businesses where continuous mask-wearing is difficult, such as beauty salons, restaurants, and massage parlors, must ensure the completion of health status questionnaires.

Managers and operators who violate these rules may be fined up to 3 million KRW according to relevant laws.

Mayor Ahn Seung-nam of Guri City explained, "COVID-19 has been spreading comprehensively by taking advantage of the lapse in vigilance after the August 15 Liberation Day," adding, "This administrative order is an emergency measure to effectively respond to the second large wave."

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