'Publication of "8-Month Record of Gangnam-gu Community Treatment Center That Cured 1,200 Patients"'

Publication of the 'Gangnam-gu Community Treatment Center Records' Booklet... Heartwarming Thank You Letters from Residents

Letter of Appreciation from an Inmate

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has revealed vivid records of treating over 1,200 COVID-19 patients and helping them return to their daily lives through the booklet "Gangnam-gu Residential Treatment Center Records" published last August.

The booklet contains introductions to the two residential treatment centers opened in December last year and July this year, respectively, as well as the status of Gangnam-gu's response to COVID-19.

It also features stories of residents who were admitted to the centers and the medical staff and employees who cared for them.

Among them, letters of gratitude from those who overcame COVID-19 and returned to their original daily lives, expressing thanks for the devoted care of the center staff, have moved readers.

A couple discharged in May said, "We were scared as symptoms kept appearing, but thanks to the kindness and consideration of the teachers, we overcame it," and added, "We will never forget this."

Earlier, a medical student admitted in January shared, "I had no special motivation or purpose when studying, but COVID-19 gave me a motivation," and expressed, "I will strive to become a doctor who can care for patients like me in the future."

The booklet also includes reflections from the medical staff and employees who worked hard. Dr. Jeon Min-cheol of the Residential Treatment Center recalled, "Many personnel, including medical staff, worked tirelessly 24 hours a day," and added, "It was heartbreaking when patients with worsening symptoms had to be transferred to other beds."

Jin Mi-ae, head of the medical support team, said, "The trunks of the residents admitted looked heavy," and shared, "They were confused by fear of being confirmed cases, worry for their families, and guilt toward neighbors, but all the center staff united as one team and overcame it."

District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun stated, "It was a time we could endure thanks to the high civic consciousness of Gangnam residents who silently followed government policies with a spirit of togetherness, consideration, and respect," and added, "Gangnam-gu, which was the first in the nation to introduce the Smart Infectious Disease Management Center and QR code system, will continue to do its best without letting down its guard until the COVID-19 situation is resolved."

The full text of the booklet is available on the Gangnam-gu District Office website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.