Suwon City Calls for Participation in "Love Blood Donation Campaign"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] As the Korean Red Cross faces difficulties in blood supply and demand due to COVID-19 spread, Suwon City has stepped forward with the "Love Blood Donation Campaign."

The Love Blood Donation Campaign, which began on the 4th at a blood donation bus in Suwon City Hall parking lot, continues on the 8th at Jangan, Yeongtong, and Gwonseon district offices, and on the 9th at Paldal District Office. General citizens can also participate.

The city is separating blood donation times for civil servants to prevent congestion of waiting people. Blood donation participants must strictly follow COVID-19 prevention safety guidelines, including hand sanitization and mask-wearing.

The Love Blood Donation Campaign was organized to raise awareness about blood donation and to support the Korean Red Cross, which is facing difficulties due to reduced group blood donations caused by COVID-19 spread.

In February last year, Suwon City Hall and four district offices conducted the Love Blood Donation Campaign. More than 250 civil servants, including Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young and First Deputy Mayor Cho Chung-sik, participated in blood donation.

An official from the Gyeonggi Blood Center of the Korean Red Cross said, "The Korean Red Cross conducts blood donation while strictly following infection prevention guidelines," and "Citizens can donate blood with peace of mind."

First Deputy Mayor Cho Chung-sik said, "I am grateful to the staff members who participated in the blood donation," and "Blood donation will be of great help in saving precious lives in medical settings."