Jeonnam Province to Establish 10 COVID-19 Vaccination Centers Early by Next Month

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 12th that it will expedite the installation of 10 out of 22 COVID-19 regional vaccination centers by next month.

This measure aims to accelerate the formation of herd immunity by quickly preparing for vaccinations as the supply of Pfizer vaccines speeds up.

Following the delivery of 58,500 doses last month, an additional 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected to arrive, with the target recipients to be confirmed later.

Accordingly, the province decided to prioritize the installation of regional vaccination centers in 10 locations: Mokpo, Yeosu, Suncheon, Naju, Damyang, Goheung, Hwasun, Jangheung, Haenam, and Yeonggwang. The remaining 12 centers will be installed gradually by June, considering the volume and timing of vaccine deliveries.

The regional vaccination centers are set up in ground-level facilities with natural ventilation, such as public institution gymnasiums, preferably in locations with convenient transportation and ample parking space. They are also equipped with self-power generation facilities, electrical and lighting systems, and heating and cooling facilities.

The province is thoroughly managing and supervising vaccines to minimize wastage, including emergency power supplies to prepare for power outages in refrigerators used by nursing hospitals and alarm functions for temperature deviations.

Kang Young-gu, Director of the Jeonnam Provincial Health and Welfare Bureau, stated, “As vaccine administration begins in earnest, we will install vaccination centers that meet installation standards in all 22 cities and counties step by step to ensure smooth vaccine administration.”

As of the morning of the same day in the Jeonnam region, there were 4 additional COVID-19 local infections: 1 in Hwasun, 2 in Jangheung, and 1 in Yeosu, bringing the total to 900. Local infections account for 830 cases, and imported cases are 70.

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