South Korea Eases Coronavirus Restrictions As Cases Decrease

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - SEPTEMBER 15: South Koreans wear masks ride a subway as South Koreans take measures to protect themselves against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on September 15, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea decided relax business restrictions on eateries, fitness centers, franchise coffee chains and other facilities in the wider Seoul area, as the country decided Sunday to ease tougher anti-virus curbs in the region for the next two weeks. The country decided not to extend the so-called Level 2.5 social distancing scheme, set to end at midnight, in the densely populated capital area, as the stricter curbs have been effective in slowing new virus cases, according to health authorities. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)