Seoul to tighten quarantine rules

Seoul, Dec 4 : The municipal government of Seoul on Friday announced a plan to further tighten quarantine rules amid a spike the number of new coronavirus cases in the South Korean capital.
The so-called general facilities in Seoul will have to stop operation after 9 p.m. local time for two weeks beginning Saturday, Xinhua news agency quoted the government as saying.
The facilities include department stores, discount outlets, movie theatres, internet cafes, study rooms, private cram schools, amusement parks and hair salons.
Convenient stores under 300 square metres will be allowed to operate around the clock, while delivery and takeout will be permitted for restaurants.
The operation of public transport will be reduced by 30 per cent after 9 p.m., an hour earlier than before.
On November 24, the Seoul government issued an order to prevent entertainment facilities from functioning, while the operation of restaurants, cafes, indoor sports facilities and gyms was banned after 9 p.m.