[Breaking News] New Social Distancing Plan Likely to Apply Level 2 in Seoul Metropolitan Area and Level 1 in Non-Metropolitan Areas

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] The Central Accident Response Headquarters of the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 20th that a new social distancing phase revision plan will be implemented starting next month on the 1st.

In the new social distancing phases, if the weekly average number of confirmed cases is less than 1 per 100,000 people, Level 1 will be applied; if it is 1 or more per 100,000 people, Level 2 will be applied. If the current trend of confirmed cases continues, it is highly likely that Level 2 measures will be applied in the metropolitan area, and Level 1 measures in non-metropolitan areas.