Damyang-gun Receives Minister of the Interior and Safety Commendation for Excellence in COVID-19 Response in the Private Sector

Damyang County Volunteer Fire Brigade Association and Damyang Sarang Hospital Receive Commendation

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 28th that the Damyang-gun Volunteer Fire Brigade Association (Representative Jang Hyundong) and Damyang Sarang Hospital (Representative Hyun Gicheol) received awards in the private sector for their contributions to COVID-19 response this year.

The '2021 COVID-19 Response Meritorious Service' was hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, targeting civilians and organizations that actively participated in quarantine activities and contributed to medical efforts. Among a total of 18 places in Jeollanam-do, two were selected from Damyang-gun.

The Damyang-gun Volunteer Fire Brigade Association performed their duties at the forefront of smooth accident management during various incidents with a strong spirit of volunteerism and sense of duty.

Also, amid the COVID-19 situation that has lasted for over a year, they formed their own quarantine teams to carry out quarantine volunteer activities at major multi-use facilities such as terminals to prevent infections within the region.

Damyang Sarang Hospital, the only infectious disease management institution in the area, actively cooperated in managing and preventing infectious diseases in the local community, including operating isolation wards.

Since January 2020, it has been recognized for its efforts in COVID-19 response as a designated screening clinic institution, including specimen collection, patient screening, and patient transport.

Each awarded institution stated, "Cooperating in a nationwide disaster situation is naturally something we must do," and added, "We will continue to take the lead in quarantine activities and preventing the spread of COVID-19 for an early end to the pandemic."

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