Seoul City Considering Separate Strengthening of Quarantine Measures Ahead of July Social Distancing Level 2 Implementation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul City announced that it is considering additional quarantine measures ahead of the application of social distancing level 2 in July.

On the 28th, Song Eun-cheol, the quarantine officer of the Seoul Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, stated in an online briefing, "We are discussing various measures with private experts." Earlier, the government announced a revised social distancing plan to be applied from next month and said it is preparing additional quarantine measures specifically for Seoul, where a large number of new confirmed cases are occurring.

Song also explained, "We are reviewing response measures by collecting opinions from private experts," adding, "We are discussing a preemptive testing administrative order as well, but no specific decisions have been made yet."

According to the government's revised plan, Seoul will apply level 2 from next month, allowing private gatherings of up to six people until the 14th. Those who have been vaccinated can be exempted from the restrictions on private gatherings and events, except for assemblies. Operating hour restrictions will be lifted for multi-use facilities such as movie theaters, PC rooms, arcades, and academies.

However, the recent increase in confirmed cases in Seoul remains a concern. Song said, "Seoul City did not specifically request the decision to apply level 2," adding, "The adjustment of social distancing levels is applied together in the metropolitan area, and the current trend of confirmed cases is maintaining a level corresponding to level 2."

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