South Korea will drop all COVID-19 restrictions starting next week as the Omicron-led outbreak begins to recede, but the mask mandate will remain in effect for the time being, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Friday.
“The Omicron has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,” Kim was quoted saying by the Korean Herald.
“As the virus situation is stabilized and capabilities of our medical system are confirmed, the government decided to boldly lift social distancing measures,” he added.
Kim said that the government will scrap the midnight business hour curfew on eateries and the 10-person limit on private gatherings on April 18. Large gatherings, such as rallies and other events, will no longer be restricted in size.
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