Tongyeong Coast Guard Faces Blood Supply Emergency... Join Life-Saving Blood Donation

On the 21st, police officers and conscripts from Tongyeong Maritime Police Station participated in the 'Voluntary Life-Sharing Blood Donation' event. (Photo by Tongyeong Maritime Police)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Tongyeong Maritime Police in Gyeongnam announced on the 21st that police officers and conscripted policemen attended a 'Voluntary Life-Sharing Blood Donation' event held in the police station parking lot.

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the blood donation supply situation worsened because of decreased support for blood donations. Therefore, police officers and conscripted policemen voluntarily participated to help, leading to this event.

Before the blood donation, vehicle disinfection and ventilation were conducted, thermal cameras were installed, and hand sanitizers were provided to strictly follow infectious disease prevention guidelines before donating blood.

The event, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., saw about 50 affiliated police officers and conscripted policemen participate to practice life-sharing.

Sergeant Jo Jaehyung of Tongyeong Maritime Police, who participated in the blood donation, said, "Upon hearing the news that blood reserves are insufficient, I joined the blood donation to contribute a little to the blood supply." He added, "Blood donation is a good act to practice life-sharing and participate in stable blood supply, so I will actively participate if such events are held."

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