[Photo] 'Decision on Whether to Extend Social Distancing Again to Be Made This Weekend'

The decision on whether to extend the social distancing level 2.5 currently applied in the Seoul metropolitan area is expected to be made around this weekend. On the 8th, Yoon Tae-ho, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' quarantine team, emphasized at a regular briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong, "Thanks to the active participation and practice of the public, the effects of social distancing are becoming visible," adding, "In the metropolitan area, the number of domestically confirmed cases is 98, maintaining double digits for two consecutive days, showing signs of the spread calming down." Regarding the extension of the 2.5-level distancing in the metropolitan area, Yoon said, "We still need to observe the trend a bit more," but added, "I think the final decision and announcement will be made around this weekend." The photo shows a mask-wearing notice posted on the floor of Yongsan Station that day. /Reporter Moon Honam munonam@

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