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Yesterday (the 17th (as of 9 pm), the number of new corona patients was affected by the number of tests over the weekend, but it was only around 40,000, which is about half lower than that of the same time the day before. Social distancing is completely lifted except for wearing a mask.
The first news, reporter Shin Jeong-eun reports.
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Yesterday was the last time the business hours were restricted at 12pm.
As it passed midnight, people poured out in time for the closing time. [Jeong Hwan
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cheol/Jungnang-gu, Seoul: Even though it was a day that passed from Sunday to Monday, there were a lot of people so it was good to come out…while keeping a reasonable distance….]
Starting tonight, early morning drinking parties and club performances are possible
. There is also no limit on the number of gatherings. Restaurants and
pubs
had a busy weekend preparing for early morning business, such as gathering additional hall-serving personnel.
Even if it is difficult, the sales are bound to come up comfortably.] In an excited atmosphere, some
drunken
citizens were frowned upon
.
Yesterday, Easter, the number of religious ceremonies was also lifted, and members who visited the church expressed their joy.
[Park So-yeon / Dongjak-gu, Seoul: Now that close contact is possible, I can laugh out loud with the saints (congregants), and I think it will be lively with the church group life.
As before.]
Single-row seating in movie theaters, academies, and reading rooms is also released.
From the 25th, it will be possible to eat and drink at movie theaters, concert halls, and indoor sports facilities.
However, wearing a mask indoors and outdoors will be maintained for the time being.
For outdoor masks, it will be decided whether or not they will be lifted early next month.
The government also emphasized personal quarantine rules and, in particular, emphasized that if you are sick, get tested for Corona immediately and stay at home.