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124 new coronavirus confirmed cases came out and recorded 100 people for five consecutive days.

The number of confirmed cases is usually reduced by fewer tests on weekends, but this week the pattern has also been broken.

As it became clear that the corona crisis would be prolonged in winter and beyond in this way, the government decided to divide the distance, which is now in three stages, into five stages.

At the same time, they tried to stop the corona and let people continue their daily lives as much as possible.

There are also more places where you must wear a mask.



This is reporter Ahn Sang-woo.



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Breaking the three steps of social distancing into five steps narrows the gap between step-by-step quarantine guidelines.



Business bans for private multi-use facilities, which have suffered significant economic damage due to the step-up, are minimized.



Instead of shutting down the business, we decided to reduce the density by limiting the number of people and operating hours.



[Park Neung-hoo/Minister of Health and Welfare: In a situation where long-term coexistence with Corona 19 is inevitable, rather than excessive response such as uniform facility closure, controlling the outbreak below the level of manageable risk...

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In addition, different stages can be flexibly applied by region depending on the spread.



At present, the intensity of quarantine at each stage is large, and it seems that the point that caused great social confusion with each upgrade will be compensated.



The fact that it is a standard that is too stricter than that of overseas is the background of the change in the standard for raising distance.



Instead, compliance with quarantine regulations, such as wearing masks and managing the list of accessors, which were mandated only for 12 high-risk facilities in the first phase, will be expanded to 23 multi-use facilities.



In PC cafes, department stores, and wedding halls, you should also wear a mask.



In addition to multi-use facilities, it is mandatory to wear a mask in places where close contact is made, such as assemblies, protest halls, medical institutions, pharmacies, and call centers.



[Neunghu night / Secretary of Health and Human Services. Currently, this is the result most of the quarantine rules reflect the intellectual is not enough of a deterrent, such as staying in one step recommendation]



This distancing reform will apply from the coming seven days.



It is necessary to reorganize the distance steps that are suitable for effectiveness, but the government needs to communicate key matters effectively as the steps can become many and complex, which can lead to confusion about each standard.



(Video coverage: Jeong Seong-hwa, video editing: Park Player)