추석 '민족대이동' 코로나19로 바뀐다…온라인 성묘•벌초 대행<br /><br />South Korea's health authorities are stressing the need to stay home during the upcoming Chuseok holiday as Korea continues to grapple with the spread of the COVID-19.<br />They warn that family gatherings could pose new challenges in controlling the virus.<br />Kim Hyo-sun reports.<br />South Korea's quarantine authorities are calling for tougher quarantine measures for the six-day Chuseok holiday,... warning that the yearly mass migration of people around the country could lead to a resurgence of COVID-19.<br />"We ask the public to minimize travel plans and stay home during the holiday."<br />This comes as it is deemed impossible to completely control the spread of the virus,... especially with a high proportion of asymptomatic patients lately.<br />"The government reviewed designating September 30th to October 4th as a special quarantine period and putting in place quarantine measures equivalent to Level 2 Social Distancing across the entire country."<br />Health authorities explained that train tickets sales will be limited with only window seats being sold,... and face mask wearing will be mandatory inside trains.<br />Physical distancing will also be enforced at expressway rest areas nationwide.<br />They also asked the public to refrain from visiting their ancestral graves in person,... but gather on-line to express love for their ancestors.<br />Individuals are also asked to avoid visiting long-term care centers to prevent the virus spreading to facilities that house senior citizens.<br />The government also pledged intensified quarantine for venues that are frequented by people including department stores, grocery stores and traditional markets.<br />It will also disclose a list of screening clinics that are open throughout the Chuseok holidays.<br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.<br />
