Among the new cases, there are 162 cases of infection in the country. This is also the sixth consecutive day, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Korea increased by three digits.
According to Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, if the current epidemic trend continues, Korea will have to seriously consider tightening regulations on social segregation. Korea has maintained the rule of level 1 social gap according to a new 5-level system nationwide.
To strengthen anti-epidemic work, from today, Korea will implement new regulations mandating wearing masks in public places.
Residents will be fined up to 100,000 won (more than 2 million VND) if they do not wear masks on public transport, as well as at medical and religious facilities.