"When the Trend Stabilizes... Social Distancing Adjusted Closer to Daily Life from October (Update)"

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] The government announced that if the domestic COVID-19 outbreak remains controllable over the next month, it will further ease quarantine measures toward a more normal daily life starting next month.

On the 5th, Son Young-rae, head of the Social Strategy Division at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, said in an online regular briefing, "If we can get through the next four weeks, including the Chuseok holiday, and stabilize the outbreak at an appropriate level, it will be possible to adjust social distancing measures toward a more normal daily life from October. The government plans to proceed accordingly."

The government had previously decided to extend the current social distancing measures (Level 4 in the metropolitan area, Level 3 in non-metropolitan areas) for four weeks until the 3rd of next month.

Son said, "This adjustment of social distancing is not a situation where we can lower our guard in terms of quarantine tension, so while maintaining the current level, we are cautiously easing some quarantine measures centered on vaccination. This decision comprehensively considers the current quarantine situation, the expected effects of expanded vaccination, and the Chuseok holiday."

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