Gyeongju City Issues 'Gathering Ban' Order from 18th for Ankang-eup and Gangdong-myeon Due to 'n-th Infection'

On the 17th, Joo Nak-young, Mayor of Gyeongju City, announced through a public briefing that due to consecutive confirmed cases occurring in Angang-eup, an administrative order banning gatherings at five types of entertainment facilities located in Angang-eup and Gangdong-myeon, which share the same living area, will be issued starting at midnight on the 18th. / Provided by Gyeongju City

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province, recently issued strengthened administrative orders for Angang-eup and the nearby Gangdong-myeon, where new COVID-19 cases have been continuously occurring.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Mayor Joo Nak-young of Gyeongju announced in a public briefing, "Due to the consecutive confirmed cases in Angang-eup recently, an administrative order banning gatherings will be issued starting at midnight on the 18th for five types of entertainment facilities located in Angang-eup and Gangdong-myeon, which share the same living area."

Accordingly, a complete ban on the operation of five types of entertainment facilities, including karaoke bars, in Angang-eup and Gangdong-myeon will be implemented. The previously enforced enhanced social distancing level 2 in Angang-eup and Gangdong-myeon will remain in effect, so cafes and restaurants will continue to allow only takeout and delivery after 9 PM as before.

Additionally, funeral halls in the area will limit visitors to fewer than 50 people, and public facilities such as Bukgyeongju Sports Center and Angang Youth Culture House will be completely closed. Gatherings and events of 50 or more people are entirely prohibited.

Religious events will be limited to attendance within 20% of seating capacity, and the choir singing is advised to be refrained from.

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