[Photo] Pfizer Vaccine Safely Arrives at Jungnang-gu Vaccination Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced that at around 11:50 AM on the 30th, 5,850 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for seniors aged 75 and older safely arrived at the vaccination center located in Jungnang Cultural Sports Center.

The vaccines, which departed from the National Medical Center, arrived with the cooperation of military and police forces. The public health center staff carefully checked the quantity and condition before safely storing them in an ultra-low temperature freezer maintained between -90°C and -65°C.

The district will begin the first vaccinations for seniors aged 75 and older at the vaccination center on April 1 at 8:30 AM.

Before the full operation of the center, on the 12th, related agencies including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Ministry of National Defense, National Police Agency, Fire Department, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and KT gathered in one place to conduct a joint inspection.

Additionally, three rounds of pre-simulation drills were conducted to thoroughly check all vaccination processes such as preliminary examination, vaccination, and adverse reaction observation, ensuring thorough preparation for rapid and safe vaccinations.

Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi stated, “We have meticulously prepared the vaccination process, including operating call centers by neighborhood and running shuttle buses, so that seniors aged 75 and older can receive their vaccinations comfortably and safely.” He added, “We will do our best to ensure that 280,000 Jungnang-gu residents, which is 70% of the population, complete their vaccinations safely and quickly by November.”

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