코로나-19 신규 확진자 95명 … 정총리 불법집회엔 무관용<br /><br />The number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea has stayed below a hundred for a second straight day.<br />But the country is coming to a crossroads... with a major holiday coming up and the potential for the virus to spread uncontrolled.<br />Ahead of that, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun has asked the public to adhere to a set of stricter preventative measures... that will take effect from tomorrow.<br />Min Suk-hyen reports.<br />South Korea reported 95 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, marking the second straight day with fewer than a hundred.<br />Among the latest cases, 73 were local infections,… mostly centered around the capital region, … while the rest of them were from overseas.<br />This brings the total number of infections nationwide to 23-thousand-611.<br />Two more fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 401.<br />Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urged people to adhere to the guidelines, which include staying home and refraining from visiting family and relatives.<br />He also warned political groups that street rallies will be strictly banned... because of the risk that they could help the virus spread.<br />"The government will not approve street rallies during the holiday and will seek to prevent them. We call on civic groups to withdraw their plans for protests."<br />Chung also made it clear that anyone taking part in a demonstration will face immediate arrest.<br />Starting Monday, South Korea will enact special anti-virus measures for two weeks... during and after the Chuseok holiday.<br />Under the new set of guidelines, "high-risk facilities," such as bars, clubs and buffets, will be closed... while cafes, restaurants and movie theaters ....will have to make sure customers are seated a safe distance apart from each other.<br />The Seoul city government said, however, that during the holiday period it will allow public outdoor sports and cultural facilities to partially resume operations.<br />Min Suk-hyen, Arirang News.<br />
