Jeongeup-si Accelerates Preparations for 'Pfizer Vaccine' Inoculation
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk is accelerating preparations for COVID-19 vaccination as the government’s Pfizer vaccine supply schedule has been moved up.
According to the city on the 16th, the government plans to introduce 1 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the entire population by the end of this month, and 6 million doses between April and June.
The city is expanding the vaccination target from specific facilities such as nursing hospitals, care facilities, and hospitals to the general population, and will advance the opening of the vaccination center originally scheduled for July by three months.
The vaccination center has been designated as Jeongeup Gymnasium, which has a large-scale vaccination space, transportation accessibility, and facilities for electricity, lighting, and self-power generation.
At the vaccination center, a team of 42 personnel (4 doctors, 8 nurses, and 30 administrative staff) will be deployed to administer mRNA vaccines, including Pfizer, which require ultra-low temperature distribution (minus 75℃ ±15).
Accordingly, on the 12th, the city conducted a preliminary inspection with five organizations including the Army 35th Division, Jeongeup Police Station, Jeongeup Fire Station, Korea Electric Power Corporation Jeongeup Branch, and Korea Electrical Safety Corporation Jeonbuk Western Branch.
Additionally, on the 16th, a joint inspection was conducted with the attendance of officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Jeollabuk-do to review supplementary and additional inspection items, ensuring thorough preparation for the establishment of the vaccination center.
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A Jeongeup City official said, “Large-scale vaccination is essential to achieve herd immunity of over 70% of citizens,” and added, “We will manage all potential issues that may arise on site without any negligence.”
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