‘Proactive Herd Immunity Formation’ Gwangju Fire Headquarters, COVID-19 Vaccination

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Fire Safety Headquarters announced on the 26th that it will conduct COVID-19 vaccinations for all firefighters from the 26th to the 30th.

The COVID-19 vaccination targets include a total of 1,086 people, such as firefighters, public officials working together at fire stations, and temporary workers. They will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at 31 medical institutions commissioned by Gwangju City.

Originally, vaccinations for firefighters were scheduled to begin in June, but the schedule was moved up to establish preemptive herd immunity among essential social personnel.

Earlier, in March, Gwangju City conducted vaccinations for 279 paramedics who are on the front lines of quarantine work to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Fire Safety Headquarters plans to strengthen continuous monitoring of employees after vaccination to respond to any adverse reactions.

Choi Min-cheol, head of the Fire Safety Headquarters, said, “We will secure the immunity of firefighters to provide consistent fire services to citizens,” and added, “We will do our best to overcome COVID-19 through public-private efforts and return to normal daily life.”

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