오늘부터 귀성행렬…고속도로 휴게소 포장만 가능<br /><br />People in South Korea are heading to their family's hometowns for the Chuseok holiday, increasing the risk of COVID-19 spreading among travelers.<br />For the next six days, special virus prevention guidelines are in place at expressway rest areas.<br />These measures include a ban on dining at rest areas, so travelers will have to eat in their cars.<br />Jang Tae-hyun reports.<br />South Koreans hit the road every Chuseok holiday to visit their families across the country.<br />This year though, the Transport Ministry predicts that the number of those traveling will decrease by 30 percent on-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />People who have still decided to travel are choosing to take their own vehicles,... which means that many will be visiting rest areas along the expressway.<br />To minimize the risk of more COVID-19 infections,... the South Korean government has decided not to waive the expressway toll this holiday and has applied further special virus prevention guidelines from September 29th to October 4th.<br />Travelers wishing to use the rest area facilities during that period will be required to sign a visitor's log, use a QR code, or call ahead using a virtual number to check in beforehand.<br />Temperatures will also be checked upon entry.<br />During the Chuseok holiday, people won't be allowed to dine in at rest area cafes and restaurants,... rather, they should get a take-out and eat in their cars.<br />The government is advising people to wear face masks when in a car with those who are not family members and to constantly ventilate the air inside the car.<br />Jang Tae-hyun, Arirang News.<br />
