Jeonnam Firefighters Roll Up Sleeves to Address 'COVID-19 Blood Shortage'

Join the "Relay of Love Blood Donation"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam firefighters participated in the COVID-19 'Love Relay Blood Donation.'

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 11th that they will participate in the relay blood donation to resolve the blood supply shortage caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This 'Love Relay Blood Donation' was initiated to help stabilize the blood supply as the number of blood donors has decreased due to COVID-19, causing a serious blood shortage crisis.

Starting with the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on this day, about 160 firefighters from 11 fire stations will participate over the course of a month.

To prevent COVID-19 infection, blood donations are conducted by staggering times by department to minimize crowding, and strict adherence to preventive measures such as wearing masks, hand sanitizing, and temperature checks is ensured.

Ma Jaeyoon, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, "In these difficult times, as public officials, we hope to take the lead in practicing life-sharing and love for neighbors, and that this will become an opportunity to bring new hope to patients and their families who are struggling with blood transfusions."

Meanwhile, last year, a total of 717 people, including volunteer firefighters, participated in the Love Blood Donation to address the blood supply shortage. Last month, 62 employees also donated blood to help a firefighting colleague who suffered burns while extinguishing a fire.

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