A man wearing a face mask passes by a makeshift Covid-19 testing site in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov 30, 2021. -AP
SEOUL (Bloomberg): With a record number of Covid cases and the emergence of the omicron variant, South Korea was expected to reinstate strict social distancing measures to stem the latest Covid surge.
But instead, the prime minister on Friday (Dec 3) urged the country to work from home and not move around too much. The only new restriction he announced: No more than six people can gather, down from 10 currently, in the greater Seoul area. High-risk businesses such as nightclubs and bars will remain open.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
