Yeonggwang-gun Extends Level 3 Social Distancing Measures Until October 3

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 6th that it will extend the social distancing restructuring plan Stage 3 until October 3.

This extension was considered due to the ongoing situation where the scale of infection spread and the number of confirmed cases have not decreased despite the implementation of high-intensity social distancing for two months, as well as the upcoming Chuseok holiday period in three weeks.

However, since 70% of the entire population is close to achieving the first dose vaccination target, and considering the increased public fatigue due to prolonged distancing and the economic damage to self-employed and small business owners leading to reduced acceptance of distancing measures, some quarantine measures have been relaxed in a limited manner.

According to the administrative order to extend social distancing Stage 3, Yeonggwang-gun allows private gatherings (including infants and toddlers) of up to 8 people including those who have completed vaccination at all multi-use facilities and homes during the Chuseok holiday period. However, those who have only received the first dose or are unvaccinated are allowed private gatherings of up to 4 people only.

The social distancing quarantine rules remain the same: ▲Mandatory indoor and outdoor mask-wearing including vaccinated persons ▲Biweekly diagnostic testing for workers at vulnerable facilities such as entertainment establishments (including delivery-type coffee shops) ▲Operation and use restrictions of multi-use facilities such as entertainment venues, karaoke rooms, and bathhouses from 10 PM to 5 AM the next day ▲Ban on indoor dining and outdoor table use at restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores from 10 PM to 5 AM the next day ▲Events, assemblies, and funerals allowed up to 49 people ▲Weddings without simultaneous meals and ceremonies allowed up to 99 people ▲Religious facilities allowing face-to-face worship attendance up to 20% of total capacity (spacing four seats apart).

Kim Junsung, Governor of Yeonggwang-gun, said, "To prevent the spread of community infection, please refrain from travel and gatherings during the Chuseok holiday period, comply with quarantine rules such as wearing masks indoors and outdoors, and actively participate in vaccination and diagnostic testing."

Yeonggwang = Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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