Goryeong-gun Holds First Meeting of COVID-19 Vaccination Council ... Vaccination Center at Jusan Gymnasium

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk Province (Governor Kwak Yong-hwan) held the first meeting of the 'Vaccination Regional Council' on the 16th at the vaccination center set up in Jusan Gymnasium, ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination scheduled for the end of February.

The Goryeong-gun Vaccination Regional Council (Chairman Kim Sam-woo, Deputy Governor) is composed of 14 members from 9 organizations, including related institutions such as the local police station, education office, fire station, and medical association.

At the meeting, attendees listened to a report on the progress of the vaccination project and then discussed all areas related to vaccination, including response measures in case of adverse reactions and emergencies, security and traffic management at the vaccination center.

Vaccinations will be prioritized for residents and workers of nursing hospitals and elderly medical welfare facilities under 64 years old who are vulnerable to group infections, as well as high-risk medical institution workers.

Plans for seniors aged 65 and older are expected to be finalized in March. Additionally, vaccinations will be carried out sequentially for all residents of the county, excluding pregnant women and children and adolescents under 18 years old.

The Jusan Gymnasium where the COVID-19 vaccination center for Goryeong County is set up.

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