Government to Announce 'Social Distancing' Adjustment Plan on 11th... "Need to Monitor Impact of Chuseok Holiday" (Update)

"Discussing with the Life Quarantine Committee, Central Government Departments, and Local Governments"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The government will announce the adjustment plan for the 'social distancing' level on the 11th, when the special quarantine period for Chuseok ends.

Son Young-rae, head of the Strategic Planning Team at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, stated at a back briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong on the 8th, "We tentatively plan to make a decision and announce the adjustment of the distancing level around Sunday after the special quarantine period."

Son said, "It is necessary to observe the trends in the increase or decrease of patients, the pattern of infection spread, and the distribution of cluster infections after the Chuseok holiday," adding, "We will discuss these aspects while monitoring them."

When asked about specific details, he said, "We are having various discussions with the Life Quarantine Committee, central government ministries, and related local governments," and added, "We will compile these discussions to create the final plan."

The government diagnosed that although the number of confirmed cases has recently shown a decreasing trend, cluster infection cases continue, so the situation this week needs to be monitored.

On the same day, Yoon Tae-ho, head of the Quarantine General Team at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, said, "We expect the effects of the Chuseok holiday to continue significantly through this week," adding, "It is difficult to predict the trend, so we need to keep monitoring the situation this week."

He stated, "The key is whether exposure during the Chuseok holiday will manifest as cluster infections," and judged, "If there are no cluster infections, the situation will gradually stabilize." He continued, "It is important for those who have symptoms to get tested promptly to prevent further transmission through voluntary efforts."

The government also urged the public to follow quarantine rules during the Hangul Day holiday. Yoon added, "The holiday including Hangul Day lasts three days, which is not longer than the Chuseok holiday, but it is still within the special quarantine period," and said, "Although the spread was not observed due to significant cooperation during the October 3rd National Foundation Day rallies, some rallies are planned during the Hangul Day holiday, so please cooperate with the quarantine authorities' measures."

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