Donation of 5,000 Medical Gloves and 320 Masks to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced on the 31st that it donated 5,000 art preservation (medical) gloves and 320 masks to support medical staff in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions who are struggling due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The preservation gloves used for art conservation are identical to medical gloves. The 320 masks (KF masks and dental masks) were collected through a voluntary mask donation box with participation from all employees and were delivered to the Gyeongbuk branch of the Korean Red Cross.

Yoon Bum-mo, director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, said, "During this difficult time due to COVID-19, all employees of the museum united to support the medical staff who are tirelessly fighting day and night to protect the lives of each and every citizen and the people of Daegu and Gyeongbuk," adding, "The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will also join in overcoming the COVID-19 crisis."

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and reopening schedules will be announced depending on the progression of the outbreak.

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