Director Lee Sam-yong of Jeonnam National University Hospital Donates 50 Medical Uniforms to 21st Century Hospital

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Warmth and support from various local sectors to overcome the novel coronavirus infection together are continuously pouring in.

This voluntary movement to alleviate the inconveniences of citizens quarantined in facilities or at home due to confirmed cases and contact with confirmed patients is expected to spread further in the future.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 7th, Lee Sam-yong, director of Jeonnam National University Hospital, donated 50 sets of medical staff uniforms to 21st Century Hospital on the 6th. The 21st Century Hospital is where confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were hospitalized, and currently, 25 people classified as high-risk are quarantined there.

On the 6th, DH Global and Teotbat also delivered essential supplies such as masks, hand sanitizers, bottled water, toilet paper, and ramen to the hospital, and on the 7th, the Gwangju Democratization Movement Comrades Association supported 21st Century Hospital with various supplies.

Howon Co., Ltd. delivered daily necessities to the dormitory of Gwangju Fire Academy, where 34 people classified as low-risk among medical staff, patients, and guardians from the hospital where confirmed cases were admitted are quarantined.

The Korean Red Cross Gwangju Jeonnam Branch also decided to urgently support about 500 emergency relief items it has secured. Additionally, on the afternoon of the 8th, they plan to provide meals to contacts quarantined in the Police Academy dormitory using a relief meal vehicle.

Kim Ok-jo, spokesperson for Gwangju City, said, “Gwangju has a proud history of overcoming difficulties with the spirit of sharing and solidarity whenever it faces challenges,” and added, “I am confident that the anxiety and confusion caused by the occurrence of novel coronavirus infections can be overcome early through the warm interest and active support of citizens.”

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