Prime Minister Jeong receives AZ vaccine... "Safety proven, no need to worry"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is receiving the AstraZeneca (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine at the Jongno-gu Public Health Center in Seoul on the 26th. 2021.3.26 [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Jeong Se-gyun received the AstraZeneca vaccine in person on the 26th and said, "The vaccines being administered domestically have been scientifically proven for their efficacy and safety," adding, "Since they are being widely administered worldwide, the public does not need to worry at all."

On the same day, Prime Minister Jeong received the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Jongno-gu Public Health Center in Seoul. As the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, he aimed to demonstrate the vaccine's safety by getting vaccinated himself to improve vaccination rates and enhance public trust. Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol (1st Deputy Head of the Central Disaster Headquarters) and Minister of the Interior and Safety Jeon Hae-cheol (2nd Deputy Head of the Central Disaster Headquarters) were also vaccinated together.

After receiving the vaccine, Prime Minister Jeong waited for a certain period in the observation room. At this time, he said, "It was not particularly different from the vaccinations I have experienced several times before, and even 30 minutes after the vaccination, I do not feel any unusual symptoms." He continued, "We will transparently provide accurate information about the vaccine as it is so that the public can participate in the vaccination with confidence."

The AstraZeneca vaccine began to be administered this week to elderly people aged 65 and over in nursing hospitals and facilities, and from next week, priority vaccination will be given to those aged 75 and over.

Prime Minister Jeong urged, "Please actively encourage your elderly parents and neighbors to get vaccinated to protect their health from COVID-19," and added, "I hope the elderly will trust the government and participate in the vaccination without hesitation."

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