Gyeongnam's 10 Counties Allow Private Gatherings Up to 8 People... Entertainment, Danran Bars, and Karaoke Rooms Remain Restricted to Fewer Than 5 People

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do will pilot the new social distancing revision plan Phase 1 from the 7th to the 13th in 10 counties with populations under 100,000 within the province.

Accordingly, in the 10 county areas within the province, private gatherings indoors and outdoors are allowed up to 8 people. However, private gatherings of 5 or more people are prohibited in entertainment bars, karaoke bars, and singing practice rooms.

The status of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county areas of the province during May accounted for about 6.4% of the total cases in the province.

This decision was made considering the difficulties faced by small business owners and others affected by the prolonged social distancing in relatively stable COVID-19 management areas.

The social distancing phase is adjusted based on the total number of confirmed cases per week.

If the criteria are exceeded for 3 or more days, the phase is raised; lowering the phase is adjusted when the criteria are met for 7 consecutive days.

The main points of the pilot application of the revised Phase 1 include that gatherings, outings, and exercise are allowed under compliance with quarantine rules, and there are no restrictions on facility operating hours or gathering bans. Use of multi-use facilities is possible while maintaining at least 1 meter of distancing.

Also, prohibitions on gatherings, events, and meals at religious facilities are maintained.

Gyeongnam Province stated that to strengthen quarantine management following the pilot application of the revision plan, they will proactively conduct diagnostic tests when confirmed cases occur and accelerate vaccination to form herd immunity.

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