[Photo] 'Decision on Extension of Strengthened Social Distancing to Be Made This Weekend'

The decision on whether to extend the Level 2.5 social distancing measures 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 Sejong Complex, "Thanks to the active participation and practice of the public, the effects of social distancing are becoming visible," adding, "In the metropolitan area, there were 98 domestically transmitted confirmed cases, maintaining double digits for two consecutive days, showing signs of the spread calming down." Regarding the possible re-extension of the Level 2.5 distancing in the metropolitan area, Yoon said, "We still need to observe the trend a bit longer," but added, "I think a final decision and announcement will be made around this weekend." The photo shows citizens maintaining social distancing while purchasing train tickets at Yongsan Station on the same day. /Reporter Moon Honam munonam@

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