Sejong-si Extends Social Distancing Level 1.5 Until the 13th of Next Month

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City announced on the 23rd that it will extend the social distancing level 1.5 until midnight on the 13th of next month.

The social distancing level 1.5 was originally scheduled to end at midnight on the 23rd.

However, considering the recent nationwide daily average of COVID-19 cases in the high 500s over the past four weeks and the need for stable epidemic control to ensure the effectiveness of vaccinations, the city explained that the social distancing level will be maintained as is for three more weeks.

With the extension of the social distancing level 1.5 period, private gatherings of five or more people will continue to be prohibited in the region for the time being.

Additionally, existing administrative orders issued by the city to block the risk of community transmission will also be maintained, including bans on assemblies and demonstrations with 50 or more participants, bans on nationwide events with 100 or more participants, and mandatory diagnostic testing within 48 hours for symptomatic individuals.

Multi-use facilities such as restaurants, cafes, indoor sports facilities, and karaoke rooms have no separate operating hour restrictions as long as quarantine rules are followed; however, direct sales promotion centers for door-to-door sales are prohibited from operating after 10 p.m.

Lee Chun-hee, Mayor of Sejong City, stated, “Looking at the recent COVID-19 infection routes within the region, many cases involve infection after contact with confirmed cases from other regions, leading to family infections.” He added, “Considering this, it is urgent to prevent the spread caused by interpersonal contact and interregional movement.”

He also said, “To ensure smooth vaccinations until the end of next month and stable epidemic control, we ask for the active participation of citizens in complying with quarantine rules.”

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