SEOUL – South Korea said Tuesday that it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there.The announcement came as South Korea’s daily virus tally stayed above 200 for a fourth straight day.
The country has been experiencing a steady increase in virus infections since it relaxed its social distancing guidelines last month.Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said it was necessary to adjust the distancing rules for two weeks to prevent a spread of the virus across the country.Under the new rules to be effective in those areas starting Thursday, authorities are banning gatherings of more than 100 people during rallies, festivals, concerts and.