[Photo] Ryugyeonggi Jungnang-gu Mayor Expresses Gratitude to High School Seniors and Staff After First Vaccine Dose

Nowon District Mayor Oh Seung-rok Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Site for High School Seniors and Staff... Mistrot Singer 'Duri' Donates 25,000 Masks for Elderly in Seongbuk District... Geumcheon District Mayor Yuseong-hoon Supports Clothing Manufacturers with Quarantine Supplies... Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Chae Hyun-il Engages in Online Communication with Parents to Overcome COVID-19

Ryoo Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, Expresses Gratitude to High School Seniors and Staff Preparing for First Dose Vaccination

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Ryoo Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, expressed his gratitude to high school seniors and staff receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over three days from the 19th to the 21st.

The vaccination targets include 2,962 high school seniors and staff from 10 high schools and 4 alternative schools in the area.

The vaccinations are being administered with the Pfizer vaccine at two centers: the 1st Center (Jungnang Culture and Sports Center) and the 2nd Center (Jungnang-gu Office). The second dose will be given sequentially from August 9 to 11, three weeks later.

This vaccination effort is being conducted sequentially by school and class to minimize inconvenience for high school seniors preparing for the college entrance early admissions and the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

Appointments are scheduled at 30-minute intervals per class to significantly reduce waiting times through a systematic system. The vaccination targets include not only local high schools but also alternative schools such as Godream School.

Mayor Ryoo Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu stated, “We will ensure the smooth progress of vaccinations for high school seniors ahead of the 2022 College Scholastic Ability Test. We will accelerate the third-quarter vaccination efforts and do our best to protect the safety and lives of all residents.”

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Site for High School Seniors and Staff

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Seoul, visited the vaccination site at Nowon-gu Citizen Sports Center at 9 a.m. on the 19th, where COVID-19 vaccinations for high school seniors and staff are underway.

This vaccination is targeted at high school seniors (including early graduates) and staff (workers) and is scheduled to continue from the 19th to the 30th.

The district is administering vaccinations by distributing approximately 9,656 eligible individuals from 29 high schools and out-of-school youth in the area to two vaccination centers (Nowon-gu Citizen Sports Center and Wolgye Culture and Sports Center) to ensure rapid vaccination.

The vaccinations will be administered using the Pfizer vaccine. Recipients should bring their ID, pre-screening questionnaire, and vaccination consent form (completed by a guardian if underage) when visiting.

During his visit, Mayor Oh Seung-rok met with students and staff who are anxious due to the worsening COVID-19 situation ahead of early admissions and the CSAT, offering words of comfort and emphasizing COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok of Nowon-gu said, “Please focus on maintaining your best condition until the end to achieve your goals. We will do our utmost to stop the spread as soon as possible.”

Mapo-gu Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations for High School Seniors and Staff

Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) started COVID-19 vaccinations on the 19th for 259 out of a total of 3,176 high school seniors and staff from 16 schools preparing for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

The vaccinations for high school seniors and staff will be conducted from July 19 to 30 at two Mapo-gu vaccination centers (Mapo Art Center and Mapo Citizen Sports Center).

Yoo Sung-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, Supports Local Clothing Manufacturers with Quarantine Supplies

Yoo Sung-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, visited the Seoul Fashion Smart Center Geumcheon Solution Anchor at 2 p.m. on the 19th to provide quarantine supplies to local clothing manufacturers struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to listen to their difficulties.

Since the 12th, the district has been supporting 800 companies located in Geumcheon-gu with quarantine supplies worth approximately 100,000 KRW each, including quarantine masks, infrared thermometers, and hand sanitizers.

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon of Geumcheon-gu said, “During this difficult time for the local economy due to COVID-19, we could not overlook support for clothing manufacturers. We will do our best to provide support through various means in the future.”

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, Holds Online Communication with Parents to Overcome COVID-19

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, held an online communication session with parents of Seonyu Elementary School at Studio Tium on the afternoon of the 19th.

During the online meeting, Mayor Chae listened to the difficulties faced by students and parents due to the social distancing level increase, discussed suggestions for school environment improvements, and openly communicated about problems caused by COVID-19 and possible solutions.

Mayor Chae said, “We will actively reflect the valuable opinions shared and strive to create an educational environment where students can learn and grow safely and healthily.”

Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu, Inspects Working Conditions at Temporary Screening Clinics to Prepare for Heatwave

Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu, visited two temporary screening clinics at Exit 1 of Chang-dong Station and Dobong-gu Citizen Hall, as well as one screening clinic at Dobong-gu Public Health Center, on the afternoon of the 16th.

The visit was arranged to listen to and encourage medical staff and workers suffering from the heatwave while conducting expanded diagnostic testing at the outdoor screening clinics.

Mayor Lee inspected the condition of air conditioners and parasols installed at the screening clinics and received reports on support measures such as additional staffing, shift work, and guaranteed break times.

Mayor Lee Dong-jin of Dobong-gu said, “I deeply appreciate the medical staff and field workers who are working hard to conduct rapid testing and proactively identify confirmed cases despite the heat. I urge the public health center staff to do their best to manage the site so that workers on long shifts and residents waiting in long lines are not exposed to the heat.”

‘Duri,’ a Singer from Miss Trot, Donates 25,000 Masks for Senior Citizens in Seongbuk-gu

Duri, a singer from Miss Trot, donated 25,000 masks to senior citizens in Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro).

On the 15th, singer Duri visited Samseon Silver Welfare Center (Director Na Eun-mi) located in Seongbuk-gu and said, “During the fourth wave of COVID-19, when everyone’s health is threatened, I was especially worried about seniors with weakened immune systems, so I decided to donate masks.”

Besides this mask donation, Duri has continuously participated in events for seniors organized by Samseon Silver Welfare Center, such as Parents’ Day, contributing her talents voluntarily.

Opened in June 2019, the Samseon Silver Welfare Center in Seongbuk-gu provides various leisure and welfare services to promote healthy aging and offer appropriate services so that local seniors can enjoy a joyful and rewarding life.

Especially popular among seniors is the ‘Samseon Dabang DJ’ program led by instructor Roh Hyun-tae (street poet and rapper), who delivers nostalgic stories with humorous expressions. Due to COVID-19, the program is conducted online, and many senior fans eagerly await the videos.

Regarding Duri’s donation of 25,000 masks, Mayor Lee Seung-ro of Seongbuk-gu said, “I have often witnessed her talent donations at events for seniors, and I am grateful that she is also sharing masks during these difficult times. Seongbuk-gu will do its best to protect the health of vulnerable seniors amid COVID-19.”

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