S.Korean troops banned from vacationing, off-base trips

Seoul, Nov 27 : The South Korean military announced on Friday that it has enforced ban on troops from vacationing and taking off-base trips in an effort curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Under the new Level 2.5 social distancing guidance, all service members have been banned from leaving their bases for the next two weeks, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Officers have been restricted from having private meetings, while in-person religious gatherings and business trips are also banned.
Regarding drills, necessary outdoor trainings will be conducted in a way to minimize contact with civilians, while indoor programs will be limited, according to the Defence Ministry.
The new restrictions came in to force after the worst-ever cluster cases among the South Korean military community broke out this week.
Since Wednesday, 66 newly enlisted soldiers and four officers have tested positive at an Army boot camp in the border town of Yeoncheon, said the Yonhap News Agency report.