"Gatherings of 5 or More" Reports of Quarantine Guideline Violations Continue During Seollal Holiday Period

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] During the Lunar New Year holiday period, there were continuous reports from citizens about violations of quarantine guidelines such as the ban on gatherings of five or more people.

According to the five autonomous districts of Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 14th, the number of complaints and reports of quarantine guideline violations received so far was counted at 142 cases.

These include 7 cases in Dong-gu, 23 in Seo-gu, 11 in Nam-gu, 57 in Buk-gu, and 44 in Gwangsan-gu.

Reports continued about many people setting off fireworks at a levee in Unnam-dong, Gwangsan-gu, or large gatherings on the campus of Chonnam National University.

Additionally, reports mainly consisted of complaints about neighbors in apartments being noisy as if five or more people gathered, or five or more people dining together in restaurants.

There were also mistaken reports.

On the afternoon of the 11th, a report was received in Seo-gu that a nightlife facility subject to the gathering ban had opened, but upon inspection, it was confirmed to be a mistaken report.

Meanwhile, Gwangju City will ease social distancing to level 1.5 from the 15th to the 28th. However, the ban on private gatherings of five or more people will continue, while gatherings of immediate family members of five or more will be allowed. Restaurants and cafes will also be able to operate without time restrictions.

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