Jeonnam Province Extends 'Social Distancing Level 1.5' Until Next Month 2nd

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 9th that it will extend social distancing level 1.5 for three weeks until the 2nd of next month.

This measure is to prepare for the 4th wave and to ensure smooth progress of vaccination, as more than 500 confirmed cases per day have been continuously occurring nationwide over the past week.

The ban on private gatherings of five or more people, exceptions for cohabiting and direct family members, wedding meetings, infants, etc., and the maximum limit of 8 people will be maintained.

The seven basic quarantine rules must always be followed regardless of the social distancing level. Violations of the basic quarantine rules will result in immediate fines and business suspension without administrative guidance, based on a zero-tolerance policy.

The mandatory mask-wearing scope, which was applied according to the social distancing level, will also be expanded and strengthened.

From now on, if maintaining a distance of 2 meters or more is impossible, masks must be worn indoors and outdoors regardless of social distancing, and fines will be imposed immediately upon violation.

The expanded and strengthened mask-wearing quarantine compliance orders and fine imposition revisions will undergo a guidance period until the 18th and will be fully enforced from the 19th.

Karaoke rooms will face stricter penalties than before if they violate quarantine rules such as selling alcoholic beverages, illegally employing or arranging helpers, or failing to prepare visitor logs.

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare Bureau of Jeonnam Province, said, “With confirmed cases exceeding 500 daily, we cannot afford to be complacent,” and urged, “Residents should refrain from outings such as meetings with family and acquaintances and strictly follow quarantine rules.”

Meanwhile, as of the 9th, the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Jeonnam area increased to a total of 958, with 10 cases in Suncheon, 2 imported cases, and 12 cases from the previous night to the morning of the day. Local infections number 878, and imported cases are 77.

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