South Korea steps up Covid-19 curbs ahead of peak holiday season


South Korea's total infections have risen to 188,848, with 2,073 deaths. - Reuters

SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters): South Korea said on Sunday it will tighten social distancing rules across most of the country this week, warning that its worst-ever Covid-19 wave might spread further in the summer holiday season.

The curbs will be increased to Level 3 on a four-level scale, which will mean a 10 p.m. dining curfew and ban on gatherings of more than four people, from Tuesday for two weeks for most areas except for some small counties.

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