Suwon City Issues Administrative Order Banning Gatherings of 10 or More People

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City has issued an administrative order banning gatherings of 10 or more people to prevent COVID-19 and halt its spread. The order is effective from the 28th until social distancing level 2 is lifted.

Under the administrative order, gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited throughout Suwon City, and failure to disperse without delay following the order will result in a fine of up to 3 million won.

The administrative order applies to gatherings of 10 or more people that require registration under the Assembly and Demonstration Act.

Suwon City announced that it has proactively issued the administrative order in accordance with Article 49, Paragraph 1 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act to prevent the spread of cluster infections, as confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in the Seoul metropolitan area and nationwide resurgence is feared.

Those who violate the order may face a fine of up to 3 million won under Article 80, Subparagraph 7 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act, and if infection spreads as a result of violating the order, the city may seek reimbursement for all expenses including quarantine costs.