The city of Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do announced today (13th) that it is raising social distancing to 1.5 steps to prevent the spread of Corona 19.



Following four local governments including Cheonan and Asan in Chungnam, Wonju in Gangwon, and Suncheon in Jeollanam-do, Gwangyang has raised the social distance for the fifth time in the country.



The city of Gwangyang decided to upgrade the social distancing stage to stage 1.5 from noon today and keep it until the local infection subsides.



In Gwangyang, there have been confirmed cases of unknown infection since the 9th, and 11 people in total were confirmed as the infection spread between coworkers and family members.



As of today, 1,525 people have been tested for coronavirus, and 155 have been self-contained.



Gwangyang Mayor Jeong Hyeon-bok said in an emergency briefing, "Please bear with us for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors various restrictions and inconveniences arising from the upgrade of the two street stages." , Distance, proper hand washing, periodic ventilation, etc. Please thoroughly practice the prevention rules."