[Photo] Yongsan-gu Distributes 10 KF Masks Each to Elderly Vaccination Recipients

Distributed 10 Masks Per Person to Vaccination Targets Aged 75 and Over...Provided 25 Masks Each to Low-Income Groups Including Basic Livelihood Security Recipients

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun) is receiving positive responses by distributing KF masks to elderly people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

The distribution target is 13,260 people, with 10 masks provided per person. To this end, the district procured 170,000 masks earlier this month. The remaining quantity will be additionally distributed to other vaccine recipients later.

The district has been continuing COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors aged 75 and older since the 15th. Shuttle bus transportation is also provided according to the order by neighborhood.

The vaccination center is located in the planning exhibition hall of Yongsan Art Hall in the district’s comprehensive administrative town (150 Noksapyeong-daero). It is divided into areas for filling out medical questionnaires and waiting, computer verification, medical examination and vaccination, and adverse reaction monitoring, covering a total area of 1,150㎡.

The center operates on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Actual vaccination hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “2,200 seniors aged 75 and older have completed vaccination,” and added, “About 1,300 public officials will work together to maximize the vaccination rate.”

He also emphasized, “It takes time for antibodies to form after vaccination,” and urged, “Please be sure to wear masks.”

The district is also distributing masks to low-income groups such as basic livelihood security recipients besides vaccine recipients. The distribution quantity is 25 masks per person, totaling 247,150 masks.

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