Health Authorities: "Government Discussion Needed on Adjusting Social Distancing to Level 2.5"

Kwon Jun-wook, Deputy Director of the Central Disease Control Headquarters [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 12th, quarantine authorities stated that further discussions within the government are needed regarding the adjustment of social distancing level 2.5 in the Seoul metropolitan area.

At an online regular briefing that day, Kwon Jun-wook, Deputy Director of the Central Disease Control Headquarters, said, "We have already gathered expert opinions on the intensity and duration of distancing through the Living Quarantine Committee and are collecting additional feedback," adding, "This requires discussions within the government and the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH)."

Initially, the CDSCH set a target of fewer than 100 daily confirmed cases and raised the quarantine level to 2.5 only in the metropolitan area, but the number of cases still remains in the triple digits.

The government is conducting internal discussions on whether to end, extend, or implement other measures related to the distancing level 2.5, which is set to expire on the 13th.

The other measure reportedly involves partially easing the level 2.5 restrictions while maintaining them, by relaxing some business restrictions on restaurants and cafes.

Based on the results of the Living Quarantine Committee meeting held the previous day and opinions from local governments, the CDSCH plans to finalize the adjustment of quarantine levels at a meeting on the afternoon of the 13th and announce it through a briefing.

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