Yeonggwang-gun Conducts Education Following Implementation of Social Distancing Level 1.5

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seong-jeong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 15th that it conducted education for senior public officials on quarantine measures following the government's adjustment and implementation of the 'Social Distancing Level 1.5' quarantine rules for areas outside the metropolitan area.

The government recently noted that the number of confirmed cases outside the metropolitan area is maintaining a downward trend, while the metropolitan area shows a stagnation pattern. However, considering the difficulties faced by the common economy due to prolonged gathering bans and operational restrictions, as well as public acceptance, adjustments were made.

It was decided to extend for two weeks from this day until the 28th the Level 2 social distancing for the metropolitan area and Level 1.5 with some adjusted quarantine rules for areas outside the metropolitan area. Jeollanam-do implemented an administrative order applying the government's Level 1.5 social distancing quarantine measures without adjustment the day before.

The main points of Level 1.5 social distancing and the adjusted quarantine rules maintain the ban on private gatherings of five or more people. However, exceptions are allowed for gatherings of immediate family members, cases necessary for the care of children, elderly, or disabled persons, etc. Reservations and accompanying entry of five or more people are prohibited in restaurants and other multi-use facilities.

Restaurants and cafes have lifted business hour restrictions. If two or more people order only coffee, beverages, or desserts, the recommended maximum stay inside the premises is limited to one hour. One of the following must be observed: maintaining a 1-meter distance between tables, leaving one table empty between groups, or installing partitions between tables.

Karaoke rooms, indoor standing concert halls, and party rooms have lifted business hour restrictions, but food provision and consumption are prohibited, and the number of people is limited according to the facility area.

Wedding halls and funeral halls are limited to one person per 4㎡ of the facility area for each individual wedding or funeral hall. Bathhouses prohibit food consumption and limit the number of people to one per 4㎡ of the facility area.

Arcades and multi-rooms are limited to one person per 4㎡ of the facility area, and food consumption should be refrained from.

Amusement parks and water parks are limited to 50% of their capacity, and department stores and large marts must conduct fever checks and symptom screening, and require mask-wearing.

The county plans to conduct joint inspections with related organizations such as the police station and education office until the 28th to strengthen quarantine by checking compliance with quarantine rules by facility operators and users.

Violations will result in fines of up to 3 million KRW for facility operators and managers, and up to 100,000 KRW for users. Businesses violating quarantine rules in multi-use facilities will be subject to a 'one-strike-out system' with a two-week gathering ban in addition to fines.

Governor Kim Jun-seong said, "Although the social distancing level has been eased to Level 1.5 considering the downward trend of confirmed cases and the economic difficulties of small business owners and self-employed persons, COVID-19 quarantine activities must never be relaxed," and added, "I ask all public officials and citizens to voluntarily participate."

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