Encouraging Message Overcoming COVID-19 Posted at Uiwang Bakery 'Heartwarming'

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Amid the nationwide struggle due to COVID-19, a message of encouragement posted at a bakery is giving a ray of hope.

The message "Uri Modu Fighting" ("Let's all fight together") posted on the entrance door of a bakery in Ojeon-dong, Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, begins with "Hello! This is Paris Baguette."

The bakery owner said, "As you all know, a COVID-19 confirmed case occurred in our Ojeon-dong. The person, a nearby resident, purchased bread at our store," adding, "Therefore, our store conducted disinfection according to the guidelines of the public health center and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and an epidemiologist came to conduct an epidemiological investigation through CCTV to trace the movements and contacts."

He continued, "During the investigation, it was found that although the person spent only a short time purchasing bread, they were wearing a mask the entire time. From what I saw, this person was not someone trying to spread the disease but someone like us who is mindful and cautious about the illness," and added, "The saddest and most difficult thing right now must be for that person and their family. I sincerely wish for their speedy recovery, and I hope that all residents of Ojeon-dong pay close attention to personal hygiene and wear masks so that we can overcome this difficult time together."

In particular, he wrote, "For the health and well-being of the elderly and children, let us all be careful with each other," and concluded, "Our store will also pay more attention to hygiene management. Residents of Ojeon-dong! Uri Modu Fighting!"

After this message became known, Gyeonggi Province decided to launch a "COVID-19 Overcome Together Campaign," centered around the spokesperson's office.

An official from the provincial spokesperson's office said, "It is not grand, but through SNS and other means, we decided to carry out a campaign encouraging mutual support and consideration, just like the message posted at the bakery, to overcome this together."

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