Gwangjin-gu Provides Cooling and Disinfection Supplies to Low-Income Seniors and Pregnant Women

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The Gwangjin Welfare Foundation under Gwangjin District Office (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is providing cooling and quarantine supplies to low-income elderly and pregnant women in the area in preparation for the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and heatwave.

First, portable air conditioners were installed in 50 low-income elderly households who are having a difficult summer due to restrictions on the use of senior centers and heat shelters caused by the spread of COVID-19.

The support targets were prioritized for elderly households aged 65 or older who are basic livelihood security recipients living in poor environments such as semi-basements and rooftop rooms, and installation was completed before the full-scale heatwave began.

In addition, cool mats and five quarantine masks are provided for pregnant women who are vulnerable to respiratory diseases and have difficulty going outside.

The recipients are about 1,800 pregnant women residing in Gwangjin District, and the supplies will be safely delivered non-face-to-face to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “This heatwave and quarantine supplies support was prepared using special COVID-19 fundraising resources,” and added, “We hope it will be a small help to residents who are having a hard time due to COVID-19 and the heatwave, and we will continue to discover various welfare policies that residents can feel.”

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