Announcement of Distance, Citizens “Necessary Action”… Temperature difference by industry

-Some citizens generally looked positively at the direction of the quarantine measures to extend the ban on groups of five or more people nationwide while maintaining the social distancing step 2.5 announced by the government on the 2nd.

In particular, there seems to be an expectation for the resumption of the school operation. On the other hand, some self-employed people who faced changes in the business environment due to distance distancing argued for the need to raise distance.

According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters on this day, the government will extend the steps of 2.5 steps in the metropolitan area and 2 steps in the non-metropolitan area, and key measures for special measures for the year-end and New Year holidays, which have been implemented since December 8 last year until the 17th. did.

In addition, the ban on private gatherings of 5 or more people, which was applied in some areas such as the metropolitan area, was expanded nationwide. On the other hand, limited operation of winter sports facilities such as ski resorts, which were previously banned from gatherings, and some educational facilities such as academies are allowed. Many citizens sympathize with the necessity of extending the distance but are concerned about the prolonged situation. The pros and cons were mixed with regard to the 3rd stage of distancing.

Kim Mo (55, female), who met in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, said, “We have to extend it. Even though the children are adults, they are still just walking around. “If you step up too much, the economy will stop completely and there will be too many victims.”

A college student in his twenties living in Gwanak-gu said, “I think the overall direction is good,” but “I would like to consider more equity between industries that are affected by the 2.5-step extension. I hope that measures can be taken in such a way as to release some of the gym along with the ski resort.”

In addition, “It would be nice to ease the distance as much as possible, but I think it is an unavoidable measure in the current situation.” There were voices such as, “I hope more customized measures come out.”

In the private education supply and demand group, there was an expectation of limited opening of the academy business. However, there seems to be a lot of skepticism about the improvement of the already stagnant industry.

A high school girl living in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul said, “I was uncomfortable because I couldn’t go to the academy after the second step and only listen to online lectures,” he said. “I think it’s a good thing that the academy was released this time.”

The director of a mathematics academy in Jungnang-gu said, “It will be a breathtaking mitigation measure,” and “Corona 19 may spread further in the future, and there are expectations and concerns.” We will have to reopen the business with safety first.”

Seomo (49, female), who runs a music academy, said, “When parents spread Corona 19, they are the first to stop the arts and sports academy.” “We have taken easing measures, but it is not likely to get much better right away. It is very difficult because of the corona,” he said.

Some argued the necessity of raising the distance level. This voice prevailed mainly on the part of self-employed people who were directly affected by the distancing measures.

The president of a restaurant in Gwanak-gu said, “Family customers, who were the main customers, and office workers and officials who were the main customers never come at all. It would be much more helpful to quit quickly by raising the distance level.”

The president of a franchise coffee shop in her 40s said, “The current stage 2.5 seems to be blindfolded,” he said. “This time, we even partially eased, but it would be better to strengthen it properly and catch it quickly.”

The government sees the next two weeks as an important turning point in the quarantine situation. On this day, Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the junior script and the Minister of Health and Welfare, said, “If you do your best for the next two weeks, the current third trend will surely be reversed in the direction of shrinking past the peak.” “Please do not make any meetings and appointments.” Asked.

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