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With the sudden rise in COVID-19 infections, public places like subways, cafes and restaurants are taking extra measures to reduce the risk of the virus spreading.
But, health experts stress what's even more key is observing virus prevention measures and keeping personal hygiene in public places.
Lee Kyung-eun looks into what they are.
Amid the resurgence of COVID-19, the South Korean government has been calling on people to take care of themselves and each other.
That's especially important on crowded public transportation,... where people should take precautions like using sanitizer and not talking on the phone.
But the key is wearing a face mask,...which has been mandatory since May.
And starting this month, people can keep each other in check by using the "Ddota Urban Railway" app.
"Whenever you see a person in your train carriage who is not wearing a face mask, you open the app and click this orange button.
Then, your location will be automatically sent to the server."
The report is sent to security managers, who will then be dispatched to the site.
"You see a person without a face mask, but you can't really go and tell them directly. With this reporting system, you don't have to deal with that problem and everyone can be safe."
The government guidelines for cafes and restaurants have become stricter too starting this month.
"Hello, please use the sanitizer at the store."
Customers should sanitize their hands or wear plastic gloves.
That is to prevent the potential spread of the virus through shared items like trays.
The same rule applies to employees.
Face masks are required too, and those who forget to bring one could be refused entry.
Some shops have prepared stacks of face masks for customers, just in case.
However, among the recommended guidelines, the most challenging is restricting people from eating food inside.
"It hurts our sales when we ban eating inside. The measure is optional, but we decided to follow the rule and temporarily suspend customers eating their food,... because their safety is more important."
Following such measures might be inconvenient, but it could save yourself and your family from the virus.
Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.
