President Moon Visits Incheon Airport Quarantine Site... "Frontline Nurses Are the Top Contributors"

President Moon Jae-in visited the Incheon International Airport Quarantine Station on the 7th to encourage officials from related ministries working on the front lines of COVID-19 prevention. (Photo by Cheong Wa Dae)

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] President Moon Jae-in on the 7th encouraged, "Nurses are the warriors in protective suits fighting on the front lines against the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)," adding, "You are the unsung heroes protecting the lives of the people and the primary contributors."

On the morning of the day, marking 'World Health Day,' President Moon visited the quarantine site at Incheon Airport on a private schedule and then posted on his Facebook under the title 'Nurses, We Support You,' writing, "Despite the heavy workload and high risk of infection, you do not take care of yourselves and stay closest to the patients for the longest time."

President Moon said, "There were quarantine officials who devoted themselves without recognition," adding, "They work tirelessly day and night to block overseas inflows, which account for half of the recent daily confirmed cases. I am grateful and deeply thankful."

He continued, "On the way back, I thought about those who remained on my mind," saying, "They are those who devote themselves on the front lines of medical care without special attention. They are in intensive care units, screening clinics, confirmed patient wards, and residential treatment centers," referring to frontline nurses.

President Moon said, "I saw photos of bandages and plasters stuck on foreheads and noses. It was pitiful and made me feel sorry," adding, "I saw them rushing at the call for help even if they were retired or on leave. I was thankful and deeply moved."

He then said, "(Nurses) are only described as 'the dedication of medical staff' and do not receive as much attention as doctors," adding, "I want to give awards to all the supporting actors in this world who do not receive the spotlight."

President Moon conveyed, "Coincidentally, today's 'World Health Day' theme is 'Support Nurses and Midwives,'" and said, "I hope our collective support becomes an irreplaceable source of pride for nurses. The support we send with one heart will make the Republic of Korea a better place to live."

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