Osan City Distributes 26,000 Masks in Emergency Response to First COVID-19 Case

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] When Osan City confirmed its first COVID-19 case on the morning of the 29th of last month, it immediately distributed a total of 26,000 masks through 15 pharmacies in the city on the same day. Prior to the distribution, the city notified citizens through its official SNS.

A city official said, "We secured and distributed masks from the city for those who urgently need them but have difficulty purchasing them," and added, "Although the prepared quantity is limited and could not fully meet demand, we will make every effort to secure additional supplies and distribute them to citizens."

Previously, the city distributed 28,000 masks to vulnerable groups including elderly people and people with disabilities who had difficulty obtaining masks through welfare centers and other facilities.