Prime Minister Jeong: "AZ Vaccine, President Moon Also Vaccinated... I Will Get It First Too"

COVID-19 Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is speaking while presiding over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting on COVID-19 response at the Government Complex Sejong in Sejong City on the morning of the 23rd. 2021.3.23 Photo by Yonhap News

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 23rd, "President Moon Jae-in is also scheduled to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine today in preparation for attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit to be held in the UK this coming June," adding, "As the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, I too will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine first at any time if it can help the public feel reassured and participate in vaccination."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung presided over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting at the Government Complex Sejong in the morning and said, "When your turn comes, please participate in the vaccination with the mindset of 'I will go first' without hesitation or delay."

The government announced the expert review results the day before, confirming the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "The formation of herd immunity we aim for ultimately depends on the participation of the people," and repeatedly appealed, "Please trust the government and actively participate in the vaccination to overcome COVID-19."

Furthermore, Prime Minister Chung stated, "We are at a crossroads whether the third wave will stabilize or resurge," and added, "During the remaining special measures period, we will do our best to mobilize all possible means to ensure that the third wave enters the path of stabilization."

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