Gangwon Hongcheon-gun Implements 'Level 3 Quarantine Measures' Starting Midnight on the 28th

9. Proactive Measures to Block COVID-19 Spread Links Until November 11

Hongcheon-gun, Social Distancing Raised to Level 3 [Provided by Hongcheon-gun]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do is raising social distancing to level 3.

The county announced on the 26th, "From 0:00 on the 28th to 24:00 on September 11, social distancing quarantine rules will be raised to level 3."

The county decided to raise the distancing level after urgent consultations with Gangwon-do and the Central Accident Response Headquarters, as cluster infections occurred mainly in multi-use facilities such as coffee shops and restaurants within the region.

Accordingly, from 0:00 on the 28th, entertainment and danranjumeok (karaoke bars) will be restricted from operating after 10 p.m., and indoor sports facilities will have strengthened restrictions such as limited usage hours and prohibition of shower room use depending on the type.

Also, restaurants and cafes will only be allowed takeout and delivery after 10 p.m., and singing practice rooms will be restricted from operating after 10 p.m.

Events and gatherings of 50 or more people are prohibited, religious facilities are limited to 20% of their capacity, and meetings, meals, and lodging organized by religious facilities are prohibited.

Private gatherings of five or more immediate family members are banned, and convenience stores are prohibited from indoor dining and outdoor table use after 10 p.m.

A county official said, "We decided to raise to level 3 preemptively to block the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Chuseok," and urged, "Please refrain from gatherings and events as much as possible and strictly follow personal quarantine rules."

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