President Jokowi, First in Indonesia to Receive Vaccination... 'Received Chinese Sinovac Vaccine'

President Takes Lead to Alleviate Vaccine Anxiety

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Joko Widodo, the President of Indonesia, received the first COVID-19 vaccination in Indonesia. President Joko Widodo was vaccinated with the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, which arrived first in Indonesia from China.

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On the morning of the 13th, the Indonesian Presidential Palace released footage of President Joko Widodo receiving the COVID-19 vaccine online. Rolling up his left sleeve, President Joko Widodo expressed gratitude to the doctor administering the vaccine, saying, "It doesn't hurt at all."

Indonesian media reported that cabinet ministers will also receive the vaccine.

President Joko Widodo had promised to be the first to receive the vaccine once it was introduced in Indonesia to alleviate public concerns about the vaccine. The decision to publicly share the vaccination on YouTube also reflects this intention.

In Indonesia, 1.48 million healthcare workers are planned to be prioritized for vaccination. Indonesia purchased vaccines through various channels besides Sinovac, but since the Sinovac vaccine arrived first, it was decided to prioritize the Sinovac vaccine. Clinical trials showed that the Sinovac vaccine has an efficacy rate of 65.3%.

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