[Photo] Dobong-gu Distributes 5 Free Masks Per Person to Vulnerable Groups Including Seniors and Disabled

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) announced that it will distribute 500,000 dental masks free of charge to local residents to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection in the community.

With the recent implementation of the mask 5-day rotation system, masks will be distributed at 5 masks per person to seniors aged 65 and over, people with disabilities who have relatively less access to public mask purchases, as well as basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty groups, and single-parent families.

The masks will be delivered directly by the community leaders of each neighborhood community center while wearing masks.

In addition, Dobong-gu plans to distribute masks free of charge to facilities where mask-wearing is essential to prevent small-scale group infections, such as academies and private tutoring centers, general and rest restaurants, bakeries, and hair and beauty salons.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu said, “Although it is true that purchasing public masks has recently become somewhat easier, elderly and vulnerable people still face difficulties in purchasing them. Especially following the confirmed case of an academy instructor in the area, it has once again been proven that it is very important for workers in multi-use facilities to wear masks to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Accordingly, masks will be distributed free of charge to workers in this sector.”

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