Gyeongju City, Previously on 'Pinset Upgrade,' Implements 'Enhanced Level 2' Emergency Measures Citywide from the 19th

Mayor Jun Nak-yeong "Following 9 new cases on the 17th, 7 more confirmed on the 18th... a very critical situation"

On the 18th, Joo Nak-young, Mayor of Gyeongju, announced through a non-face-to-face briefing to the public that due to consecutive confirmed cases occurring in Angang-eup, enhanced social distancing Level 2 will be implemented across the entire Gyeongju area starting from midnight on the 19th. / Provided by Gyeongju City

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province, which has been suffering from repeated COVID-19 n-th infections, has issued an emergency measure to raise social distancing to an enhanced Level 2 starting from midnight on the 19th.

Previously, on the 16th, Gyeongju City had raised the level to 'enhanced Level 2' limited to Angang-eup and nearby Gangdong-myeon, but within two days, it expanded the application range to the entire region, showing great concern over the rapidly spreading n-th infections.

Mayor Ju Nak-young held a non-face-to-face emergency press briefing on the evening of the 18th and explained the reason for the expansion, saying, "Following the 9 confirmed cases yesterday (17th), there were 7 confirmed cases today (18th), indicating a very serious situation."

The application period is from midnight on the 19th to midnight on the 28th. When the enhanced social distancing Level 2 is implemented, five types of entertainment facilities, including karaoke bars, will be completely prohibited from operating. All cafes and general restaurants will only be allowed takeout and delivery after 9 p.m.

Wedding halls and funeral halls will have attendance limited to fewer than 100 people. Gatherings, meetings, and events with more than 50 people indoors or more than 100 people outdoors will be completely banned.

Additionally, the operation of national and public facilities such as the National Sports Center and Hwarang Village, as well as senior citizen centers, will be completely suspended. In particular, a gathering ban order has been issued for street vendors in traditional markets throughout Gyeongju. Religious events will be limited to 20% of seating capacity, and small group meetings and meals are completely prohibited.

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