Seongbuk-gu Awards Commendation to Elderly Welfare Facility Workers Leading COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) awarded commendations to workers at elderly welfare facilities who have dedicated themselves to elderly care at the Seongbuk-gu Office multipurpose hall on the 7th.

Considering the recent surge in COVID-19 infections, the event was held with minimal attendance, social distancing, mask-wearing, and strict adherence to quarantine guidelines.

The award recipients were 34 workers from nursing facilities and day/night care centers within Seongbuk-gu, including facility directors, nurses (assistants), care workers, and social workers.

A Seongbuk-gu official explained, "This is an occasion to honor and support those who have worked at elderly welfare facilities, carrying out quarantine activities due to COVID-19 and caring for elderly people who have difficulty with daily life."

In particular, Mayor Lee Seung-ro attended the award ceremony despite a tight schedule and personally presented the commendations to the elderly welfare facility workers. The mayor expressed his gratitude, saying, "I understand better than anyone that facility workers have had the hardest time during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the support from everyone here, the administration has been able to focus on responding to COVID-19, and we continue to do our best today with the hope of ending COVID-19."

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