Sejong City Extends Strengthened 'Social Distancing Level 2' Until Early Next Year

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City is extending the application period of Social Distancing Level 2 within the region and further strengthening quarantine measures in accordance with the government's policy to extend social distancing.

According to the city on the 28th, Social Distancing Level 2 will be extended for 6 days from midnight on the 29th until January 3rd of next year.

The extension period follows the government's policy to uniformly apply the extension of Level 2.5 in the metropolitan area and Level 2 in all non-metropolitan areas, and the city is independently strengthening quarantine measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Accordingly, among the key management facilities in the area, a gathering ban will be imposed on five types of entertainment facilities, and singing practice rooms will cease operations after 9 p.m. Indoor food consumption is also prohibited.

Restaurants are only allowed to offer takeout and delivery after 9 p.m. In addition, all cafes selling beverages, such as franchise-type beverage specialty stores, are only allowed takeout and delivery, and consumption of food and drinks inside during business hours is prohibited.

In particular, fast food restaurants, which have raised fairness issues, will also be allowed only takeout and delivery when ordering coffee, beverages, and desserts, just like bakery cafes and brunch cafes.

During the strengthened Social Distancing Level 2 period, wearing masks indoors is mandatory, and a fine of 100,000 KRW will be imposed if masks are not worn.

Restrictions on the number of users will be expanded even in general management facilities, and high-risk activities such as food consumption will be prohibited.

Indoor sports facilities such as gyms, billiard halls, and screen golf courses must cease operations after 9 p.m., and food consumption is prohibited. The capacity is limited to one person per 4 square meters of facility area.

Key management facilities that violate quarantine rules will be immediately banned from gatherings within the facility and will be subject to an expulsion system.

Lee Chun-hee, Mayor of Sejong City, said, "COVID-19 is rapidly spreading in daily life during the year-end and New Year period," and "I earnestly ask all citizens to cancel plans for dinners, gatherings, and travel."

Meanwhile, as of midnight on the 28th, Sejong has recorded a cumulative total of 143 confirmed cases. Among them, 41 were confirmed positive this month.

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