Partial suspension of AstraZeneca vaccinations in Gijang-gun, Busan... Government limits to under 60, Gijang extends to 60 and over

Okyu-seok, Mayor of Gijang County, "Vaccination Procedures for Those Over 60 Should Proceed Only After Ensuring AZ Vaccine Safety"

Busan Gijang-gun Public Health Center Screening Clinic.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan Gijang-gun has completely suspended AstraZeneca vaccine inoculations. As a basic local government, it has partially opposed the government's policy.

Due to concerns about the 'safety of AstraZeneca,' when the government decided to postpone vaccinations for those under 60, Busan Gijang-gun decided on the 8th to temporarily suspend vaccinations for AstraZeneca vaccine recipients aged 60 and over within the jurisdiction.

On the 8th at 9 a.m., during the 'COVID-19 Response Daily Situation Report Meeting,' Gijang-gun Mayor Oh Gyu-seok instructed, "Gijang-gun will take a step further and temporarily suspend vaccinations for AstraZeneca vaccine recipients aged 60 and over until vaccine safety is secured."

Mayor Oh said, "We actively welcome the government's decision to temporarily suspend vaccinations for AstraZeneca vaccine recipients under 60," and added, "Since the entire nation currently has significant concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, we request the government to include not only those under 60 but also those aged 60 and over until safety is ensured."

He stated, "More important than the government's prestige is the safety and lives of the people, and it is the responsibility of local government heads to protect residents," and emphasized, "The procedures for AstraZeneca must be clarified for the entire nation."

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