Jeonbuk Province Extends Social Distancing Measures for 2 Weeks

Published 15 Oct.2021 11:05(KST)

Up to 4 People Allowed in Private Gatherings Across the Province... Exceptions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Applied

Jeonbuk Province Extends Social Distancing Measures for 2 Weeks

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeollabuk-do announced on the 15th that it will extend social distancing for two weeks from the 18th to the 31st of this month in accordance with government policy.

According to the province, Jeonju, Gunsan, Iksan, and Wanju Innovation City (Galsan-ri), which are level 3 social distancing areas, and Jeongeup, Namwon, Gimje, Jinan, Muju, Jangsu, Imsil, Sunchang, Gochang, Buan, and areas excluding Wanju Innovation City (Galsan-ri), which are level 2 areas, will maintain their current levels for two more weeks.

Accordingly, private gatherings throughout the province will be limited to up to 4 people for those who have not completed vaccination, and up to 10 people including those who have completed vaccination.

In addition, restaurants and cafes, which were previously restricted from operating after 10 PM under level 3, will have their operating restrictions eased to after midnight (12 AM).

Religious facilities will maintain the current rule of 20% capacity under level 3, and vaccinated individuals are excluded from the capacity count.

For weddings, level 2 allows up to 151 additional vaccinated attendees, and level 3 allows up to 201 additional vaccinated attendees, with a maximum of 250 people.

Furthermore, the previous restrictions on shower room operations at indoor and outdoor sports facilities will be lifted this time.

Large-scale sports events will be permitted if a minimum number of participants are vaccinated, etc.

Jeollabuk-do stated that other easing of business hours and quarantine rules for multi-use facilities will follow the government's step-by-step quarantine guidelines.

Meanwhile, Jeollabuk-do plans to focus on managing quarantine for foreigners and tourist spots and surrounding entertainment establishments that attract many autumn visitors in preparation for the phased transition to daily recovery in November.

Governor Song Ha-jin said, “As expectations for the transition to daily recovery in November are high, I thank the quarantine officials and residents who have maintained their positions so far, and ask for thorough quarantine management during the last two weeks.”