Lee Jae-myung, "We Will Not Forget" Nurse's Swollen Fingers from Fighting COVID-19

Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung's swollen fingers of a nurse fighting on the front lines of COVID-19, posted on Facebook on the 20th

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his sorrow and gratitude after seeing a report about the swollen fingers of a nurse struggling on the front lines of COVID-19 prevention, saying, "I will not forget the swollen fingers."

On the 20th, Governor Lee wrote on Facebook, "The photo of the swollen fingers of a nursing public official who has to wear gloves all day for COVID-19 testing is hard to forget," adding, "My heart aches thinking of the medical staff and public officials who are working hard without even being able to change their sweat-soaked protective suits in the scorching heat exceeding 30 degrees Celsius."

He continued, "As one of the people responsible for quarantine, I am proud of those fulfilling this heavy duty, and I am sorry that the situation forces them to bear such a heavy burden," adding, "An unprecedented crisis has been ongoing for a year and a half, and although there have been many critical moments, thanks to the sacrifices and dedication of countless people, we have been able to overcome it well."

Furthermore, he said, "If it were not for the citizens who endured inconveniences in daily life and economic hardships for their families and neighbors, and the frontline public officials and medical staff who risked their lives for the safety of the people, this would have been impossible," praising, "The success of K-quarantine, envied by the world, is the sum of all their sacrifices and dedication."

He also promised, "Thanks to those who silently keep their posts, we safely get through each day, and I will not forget the feelings behind those swollen fingers."

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