Yongin City Issues Administrative Order Prohibiting Gatherings of 10 or More People to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Nohoon] Yongin City announced on the 27th that it will implement an administrative order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people across all areas within the city, excluding designated zones where assemblies are completely banned, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The order will be in effect from 12:00 a.m. on the 28th until a separate announcement of lifting is made.

The city has taken this measure in accordance with the ‘Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act’ to prevent transmission through gatherings and meetings as confirmed cases surge nationwide and the situation escalates into a third wave of COVID-19.

Under this administrative order, gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited across all areas within the city, except in completely restricted zones including the area surrounding Yongin City Hall and the three district offices. Violations will result in a fine of 3 million won.

The target of the administrative order is gatherings of 10 or more people that are reportable under the ‘Act on Assembly and Demonstration.’ This also includes those who reported gatherings in the restricted areas before the administrative order was issued.

A city official stated, “As the students’ college entrance exam is just around the corner, we have issued the administrative order to preemptively prevent cluster infections in preparation for potential situations,” and added, “Given the serious circumstances, we urge the cooperation of many people.”