Gangdong-gu Urgently Provides Masks for Pregnant Women to Prevent COVID-19

Warm Neighborhood Sharing Practiced Through Wellkips Donation by Gangdong-gu Company Amid Mask Shortage Crisis

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is providing 4,000 masks to pregnant women residing in the area to alleviate the growing anxiety caused by recent COVID-19 infection cases among pregnant women and to protect the health of both pregnant women and their fetuses.

This measure prioritizes the convenience of pregnant women in Gangdong-gu, who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection and find it difficult to purchase masks after waiting in long lines for extended periods.

The mask support is available to pregnant women residing in Gangdong-gu, and they can receive masks at their local community service centers from the 11th to the 20th. By bringing an ID and a maternity handbook or pregnancy confirmation document, pregnant women can visit their local community service center to receive two masks.

To alleviate the inconvenience of pregnant women having to visit in person, family members can also collect the masks on their behalf if they have the required documents.

A district official stated, “Thanks to the mask donation from the local company Wellkips in Gangdong-gu, rapid mask support for vulnerable groups was possible.”

Wellkips (CEO Jonghan Park) is recognized as a good company that did not raise the mask price by even one won amid the mask shortage crisis and continuously engages in sharing activities such as donating masks to underprivileged neighbors.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “Although many residents are struggling due to mask shortages, we have prioritized support for pregnant women who are carrying a life. We will continue to make every effort to protect the safety and health of residents from COVID-19.”

For more details about the mask support for pregnant women, please contact the Women and Family Division of Gangdong-gu Office (☎3425-5782) or the local community service center in your area.

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