Ministry of National Defense Extends 'In-Military Social Distancing' Level 2 Until Next Month 2

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 12th that the 'in-military social distancing' Level 2 measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until the 2nd of next month.

Leave will continue to be allowed within 20% of the unit's personnel, within the scope where management of leave personnel's quarantine, including in-military PCR testing capacity, is possible. Leave for soldiers living in areas with cluster infections may be restricted depending on the situation.

Outings will be conducted only in safe areas based on the judgment of on-site commanders, while overnight stays and visits will continue to be controlled.

Meanwhile, as of 10 a.m. on the same day, three COVID-19 cases have been reported in the military.