Naju City Implements 'Social Distancing Level 2' Until the 1st of Next Month

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yuk-bong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 19th that it will apply and enforce the 'Social Distancing Phase 2 Revised Plan' until the 1st of next month in accordance with the Jeollanam-do administrative order to prevent COVID-19 infection and curb its spread in the local community.

Accordingly, private gatherings are allowed up to '4 people.' Except for direct family gatherings, reservations and accompanied entry of 5 or more people at multi-use facilities such as restaurants are prohibited.

Both indoors and outdoors, masks must be worn mandatorily, including by vaccinated individuals.

Operating hours for five types of entertainment facilities (entertainment bars, danran bars, emotional pubs, clubs/nightclubs, hunting pochas), as well as colatecs and coin karaoke rooms, are restricted from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM the following day.

The number of visitors during business hours at these establishments is limited to one person per 8㎡ of facility area (10㎡ for clubs), and restaurants (general food, cafes, bakeries, etc.) are only allowed takeout and delivery from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM the following day.

For weddings and funerals, attendance is limited to one person per 4㎡ of facility area, with fewer than 100 attendees allowed.

Religious facilities may hold worship services, masses, and Buddhist ceremonies with up to 50% of total seating capacity, but separate gatherings, meals, and overnight stays after events are prohibited.

Violations of these measures will result in fines of up to 3 million KRW or 100,000 KRW according to Article 83 Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 4 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

All quarantine costs related to testing, investigation, and treatment arising from violations may be claimed for reimbursement.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, "Due to the fourth wave, confirmed cases are rapidly increasing nationwide, including the metropolitan area, requiring very strict quarantine management," and added, "To prevent community spread, please refrain from visiting other regions, avoid private gatherings of five or more people, and comply with personal quarantine rules such as wearing masks."

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yuk-bong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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