SEOUL: Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea’s capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections. The Seoul region is home to half of South Korea’s 51 million people and has been at the center of a recent viral resurgence. He says the new restrictions will take effect from Wednesday and last until January 3 in Seoul, Gyeonggi province that surrounds Seoul and Incheon city, just west of Seoul. Seo says he knows the ban is “harsh” but stresses the current viral spread cannot be slowed without preventing transmissions among relatives and company colleagues. He says Seoul could face a lockdown if the current “explosive” surge isn’t contained.

Source: Manila Times December 21, 2020 16:18 UTC