How did you spend the second day of 2021? Our daily lives, which are preserved only by taking a distance, do not change easily even after the year changes. The government extended the distance of 2.5 steps in the metropolitan area and 2 steps in the non-metropolitan area by two more weeks. Measures to prevent more than five people from gathering were also expanded nationwide.
First, reporter Hyung-woo Jeon.
The government has decided to extend social distancing, which is currently the 2.5th stage in the metropolitan area and the second stage in the non-metropolitan area, by two more weeks until the 17th.
While the growth rate of patients in the metropolitan area is gradually slowing, medical response capabilities are maintained, and in consideration of the impact of the common people’s economy, the three-stage upgrade has been postponed again.
[김금용/서울 양천구 식당 직원 : 3단계 올라가게 되면 가게 문을 닫아야 돼서 저희가 걱정을 했었는데. 이번에 3단계 안 올라간 건 감사했지만, 2.5단계가 유지되는 건 저희가 많이 힘들지 않나.]
Instead, the ban on private gatherings with more than 5 people, which was applied only to the metropolitan area, has been expanded nationwide.
[권덕철/보건복지부 장관 : 특정 시설의 집단감염은 많이 줄어든 반면 확진자 접촉의 40%, 조사 중인 사례 26% 등 일상생활의 소규모 모임과 접촉을 통한 전파가 가장 많다는 점을 반영한 조치입니다.]
From the 4th, private gatherings are allowed for up to 4 people in all places indoors and outdoors regardless of area, and penalties will be imposed for violations.
However, weddings, funerals, and major exams are exceptionally permitted, and even 5 or more people may gather in the case of family members who need care, or if there is a family on the verge of death.
Multi-use facility workers are excluded from the group count.
From the 4th, outdoor screen golf courses in the metropolitan area are also prohibited from gathering, and renting a separate place as a party room for birthday parties or New Year’s parties is prohibited nationwide.
Even in the non-metropolitan area, the operation of amenities in the apartment is suspended, and cultural and educational lectures cannot be held at the community center.
In addition, reservations for all lodging facilities nationwide such as hotels and resorts are limited to two-thirds of the number of rooms.
(Video coverage: Kim Myung-gu, video editing: Kim player)
▶ Academies in the metropolitan area, 9 people class allowed Ski resort until 9 p.m.
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