Changwon City Completely Cancels 'Sunrise Viewing Event'

Will Social Distancing Measures Be Implemented at Year-End?

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 6th that it will cancel all New Year's sunrise events scheduled for January 1st due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This decision was made as the severe spread of COVID-19, recently centered in the metropolitan area, is extending to the region.

Kim Hwayoung, Director of the Autonomous Administration Division, said, "Although we are going through a very difficult time due to COVID-19, we hope everyone spends a warm year-end at home for their families and neighbors."

Meanwhile, a large number of confirmed cases related to elderly day centers and others are emerging throughout Gyeongnam, including Changwon. Accordingly, the province will implement Level 2 social distancing across the entire Gyeongnam region starting from the 8th.

Currently, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province is 720 (246 hospitalized, 473 discharged, 1 deceased).

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