The City of Seoul Has Declared ‘Emergency stop for 10 million citizens'

 

A cafe in Seoul 

“We thought COVID-19 is getting better now…”, but we were off guard again. Unfortunately, the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic has hit South Korea. At this point, as more than 300 confirmed cases are in a row, eventually the city of Seoul has declared ‘Emergency stop for 10 million citizens.’ by end of year. This is a stronger quarantine measure than government’s guidelines called ‘the second stage of social distancing that has started since November 24.

Then, which measures Seoul citizens have to follow?

In order to encourage refraining from year-end meetings, public transportation will be reduced by 20% after 10pm.

Assembly of more than 10 people is prohibited throughout Seoul.

It’s available to go to a café only for take-out and for any restaurants or pubs are only allowed to deliver and take out after 9pm.

Facilities like karaoke have to close after 9pm.

Limited to 100 people or less for weddings and funerals.

Online worship service is strongly recommended for religious facilities.