Refrain as much as possible from travelling this Chuseok”

<COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines during the Chuseok Holiday>

➊ (Basic rule) Reduce social interactions, such as visiting friends and attending social events or gatherings.

➋ (For unavoidable visits) Minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission by complying with the virus prevention control measures set for the particular area or the route.

▸Stay at home and rest if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

* If a fever of 38℃ or higher continues, or the symptoms deteriorate, contact the KCDC call center at 1339, area code+120 or a local public health center.

▸Minimize time spent at service area on highway.

▸Wear a mask at all times when stopping at service area on highway.

▸Maintain 2 meters (at least 1 meter) of physical distance from others at service area on highway

➊ At railway stations and bus terminals

▸When you book seats for public transport such as trains and highway buses, reserve the seat online in advance or use the non-person-to-person reservation method such as mobile check-in.

▸Wear a mask at all times.

▸Avoid talking to one another.

▸Consume food and drink only at a designated area.

▸Maintain 2 meters (at least 1 meter) distance while waiting in a queue for smoking or bathroom use.

➋ In a train or bus

▸Wear a mask at all times.

▸Avoid consuming food and drink on public transport.

▸Avoid talking on the phone or to one another when taking public transport. If unavoidable, wear a mask and speak in a low voice.

➊ Things to do

▸Minimize time spent when visiting other people’s homes.

▸When visiting other people’s homes, strictly observe self-hygiene measures, such as wearing a mask and washing hands.

▸Take each food on one’s own plate using communal spoons

▸Greet with a bow instead of a handshake or hug.

▸Ventilate the place regularly, at least twice a day.

▸Keep daily spaces (such as bathroom) clean, and disinfect the surfaces of high-touch objects, such as remote controls and doorknobs on a daily basis.

➋ Things to avoid

▸Refrain from visiting or contacting others if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms such as cough.

▸Avoid going to crowded places with friends, especially enclosed and poorly-ventilated areas, such as indoor entertainment facilities and Karaokes.

▸Refrain from spitting water droplets (such as shouting relief, singing songs, etc.).

▸Stay inside the premise and check for a fever or respiratory symptoms.