Gyeongnam Province Raises Social Distancing Level Again... Level 2 Applied from the 15th

Spread in Seoul Metropolitan Area and Gyeongnam, Private Gatherings Allowed Up to 8 People

Karaoke Rooms and Entertainment Bars Restricted to Fewer Than 4 People After Midnight

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 14th that it will raise the social distancing level to Level 2 starting from the 15th.

This decision was made in response to the recent trend of continuous confirmed cases occurring in the metropolitan area as well as within the province.

On the 13th, 89 confirmed cases were reported in the province, marking the highest number of new confirmed cases recorded so far in the province.

With the upgrade to social distancing Level 2, quarantine rules will change.

First, private gatherings are allowed up to 8 people in all cities and counties.

Events and assemblies are allowed up to 99 people, and events or assemblies with 100 or more people are prohibited.

Entertainment facilities and singing practice rooms are restricted from operating after midnight and limited to groups of 4 people.

Restaurants and cafes are only allowed takeout and delivery from midnight to 5 a.m. the next day.

Religious facilities are prohibited from holding meetings, events, lodging, and meals, and the total capacity is limited from the current 50% to 30%.

Additionally, incentives related to vaccination will be suspended.

Even those who have completed vaccination are not excluded from the number limits for private gatherings and use of multi-use facilities.

Masks must always be worn outdoors as well.

The province plans to implement special quarantine measures for entertainment facilities along with the upgrade of social distancing levels.

It strongly recommends preemptive testing of entertainment facilities once every two weeks, and only those who have tested negative for COVID-19 can work at these establishments.

Failure to comply with these quarantine measures will result in a fine of up to 100,000 KRW.

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