Resumption of 'AstraZeneca Vaccine' Inoculations in Gwangju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] On the 8th, the temporarily postponed and suspended AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine inoculation resumed in the Gwangju area.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 12th, AZ vaccine inoculation for those aged 30 and above began from this day in accordance with the second quarter inoculation plan.

Inoculation for those under 30 will be planned and announced separately later by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

First, on this day, inoculation was conducted for special education workers, health teachers in kindergartens, elementary and secondary schools, specialized staff and nursing personnel for children with disabilities in daycare centers, and infection-vulnerable facilities (facilities for the disabled, elderly, homeless, etc.).

On the 16th, inoculation will begin for caregivers for the disabled and elderly, and flight attendants, and on the 23rd, chronic patients (dialysis patients), healthcare workers including medical institution and pharmacy staff will be inoculated.

Next month, teachers of kindergartens, daycare centers, and 1st and 2nd grades of elementary school, as well as patients with chronic severe respiratory diseases, will be inoculated, and in June, essential social personnel such as police, coast guard, firefighters, and military personnel will receive the vaccine.

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