Government: "Current Situation Serious... Considering Raising Social Distancing if Necessary" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The government announced that it will consider raising the nationwide 'social distancing' level if necessary to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Kang Do-tae, the 1st Chief Coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), said at a regular briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong on the 2nd, "We are taking the current situation very seriously."

The government is currently discussing adjustments to the distancing levels periodically with experts. Earlier, on the 19th of last month, the government raised the distancing level in the metropolitan area to 1.5, and then to level 2 on the 24th of the same month.

Kang, the 1st Chief Coordinator, said, "We expect the results of the previous distancing level increase to come out from this weekend to early next week," adding, "We will consider these factors as well."

He also emphasized, "Raising the distancing level significantly restricts daily life and socio-economic activities," and "It is most important that there is public consensus and voluntary compliance."

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