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As of 9:00 pm on the 17th, the number of new coronavirus cases decreased by about half compared to the same time the day before, with only 40,000, although there was an effect on the number of tests over the weekend.

Due to this decrease, from today onwards, social distancing except for wearing a mask is completely lifted.



Reporter Shin Jeong-eun reports.



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Yesterday was the last time the business hours were restricted at 12 pm.



After midnight, the streets were filled with people pouring out just in time for closing time.



[Jeong Hwan-cheol / Jungnang-gu, Seoul: Even though it is a day that goes from Sunday to Monday, there were a lot of people, so it was good to come out…

While keeping a reasonable distance...

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Starting tonight, drinking parties and club performances are possible.



There is also no limit on the number of people in private gatherings.



Restaurants and pubs had a busy weekend preparing for early morning business, such as recruiting additional hall-serving personnel.



[Lee Tae-seong / Mapo-gu, Seoul: There is not enough manpower, but even if there is no manpower, one person can do it for two people, and even if the body is hard, the sales can only come up comfortably.]



In an excited atmosphere, some drunk citizens frown on their eyes.

I did.



[Police on-site: They reported that they were assaulted (they were dispatched)]



Yesterday, Easter, the number of religious ceremonies was also lifted, and the 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 even with the saints (congregants), and I think it will be lively with it in the group life of the church.

As before.] Seating



in a single row in movie theaters, academies, reading rooms, etc. will also be lifted.



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, especially if you are sick, get tested for Corona immediately and stay at home.