Lee Jae-myung "Thank You to Medical Staff and Public Officials Battling COVID-19 Amid Heatwave"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his gratitude to the medical staff and public officials who are fighting daily to prevent the spread of COVID-19 amid the heatwave.

On the 17th, Lee posted on Facebook a message titled "To all medical staff, thank you and thank you again," saying, "A few days ago, I saw a photo in a daily newspaper titled 'The Fourth Wave, Night in Seoul,' where on one side of an alley, people were sitting around outdoor tables at a hof bar drinking, while on the opposite side, medical staff wearing protective suits were waiting for citizens at a screening clinic." He added, "Between them, it looked as if a deep river flowed, making the two sides seem very far apart, and it broke my heart."

He continued, "As preemptive testing expands to counter the fourth wave, the hardships of medical staff are increasing, and recently, a public official dispatched to a screening clinic in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, collapsed from exhaustion." He expressed his gratitude, saying, "Seeing medical staff, public officials, and soldiers fighting all day outdoors in protective suits under the scorching heat, I feel that even saying thank you might be a luxury."

He also said, "Communities thrive on someone's sacrifice and dedication," and highly praised, "The reason South Korea is navigating this unprecedented crisis so exemplary is because of the dedication of these unsung medical staff."

Furthermore, he added, "They quietly held their positions," and said, "Even as their energy drained and their bodies wasted away, they did not run away; this would be difficult without an endless sense of responsibility and dedication to the community."

Lee urged, "I hope we all can endure just a little longer and care for each other a little more," and requested, "Please support the medical staff by strictly following quarantine guidelines, and of course, there should be no verbal abuse or misconduct toward the medical staff."

In particular, he emphasized, "It is people who can make others happy or unhappy," and said, "Please send sincere thanks and support to the hardworking medical staff; a warm word or a small gesture can be a great strength to them."

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