Severe Blood Shortage Due to Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

Blood Donation Agreement with Korean Red Cross Since 2005

On the 28th, the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency held a Love Blood Donation Relay campaign in front of the main building.

On the 28th, the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency held a Love Blood Donation Relay campaign in front of the main building.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 28th, the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency carried out the "Love Blood Donation Relay Campaign."


All employees rolled up their sleeves and boarded the blood donation bus parked in front of the agency building from the morning to help patients who have difficulty receiving transfusions due to the reduced blood supply caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

An employee of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency is participating in a blood donation relay inside a blood donation bus.

An employee of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency is participating in a blood donation relay inside a blood donation bus.

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They continued the blood donation relay while adhering to infection prevention guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks, temperature checks, and hand sanitization.


The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency stated that since signing a blood donation agreement with the Korean Red Cross in 2005, they have been steadily participating in life-sharing activities.


A police officer identified as A, who participated in the blood donation, said, "I heard that the number of blood donors has decreased, leading to a shortage of blood for transfusions. I joined to practice the spirit of consideration and sharing and to help save lives."



Chief Lee Sang-ryul said, "I always feel sorry when I hear that blood supply has become extremely scarce since COVID-19. We decided to actively donate blood to ease the concerns of the residents even a little."


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