Seoul Jung-gu, 97.8% of First Dose Applicants Aged 75+ and 94% of Second Dose Applicants Completed Vaccination

Dedicated Counters Opened at Each Dong Community Center for Vaccine Appointment Reservations for Ages 60-74

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seoyangho) announced on the 20th that it completed vaccination for seniors aged 75 and older faster than any other district in Seoul.

Starting the first dose vaccination on April 5, among 9,625 seniors aged 75 and older, 8,254 (85%) applied for the first dose vaccination, and 8,073 of them, or 97.8%, completed the vaccination.

Among the 8,073 applicants for the second dose vaccination starting April 26, 7,589, or 94%, completed the vaccination on the 20th.

Jung-gu set up the Jung-gu Vaccination Center at Chungmu Sports Center, located in the eastern part of Jung-gu where 70% of residents live, providing good accessibility for residents. In coordination with the National Medical Center located in the area, vaccinations were able to start simultaneously at both locations.

Also, believing that operating two vaccination centers simultaneously would be meaningless if the consent rate was low, active promotion and encouragement for vaccination consent were conducted through the local community centers, resulting in the highest nationwide consent rate of 85% on April 1, before vaccinations began.

As vaccinations started, shuttle buses were operated before and after vaccination to facilitate seniors' transportation. Community center staff and visiting nurses boarded the buses to assist with temperature checks and pre-screening forms, helping seniors travel safely and comfortably.

Furthermore, staff were maximally assigned to assist seniors during bus boarding and alighting, and more than 15 wheelchairs were prepared to ensure that seniors with mobility difficulties could receive vaccinations without inconvenience.

For seniors aged 75 and older who have not yet been vaccinated, the Jung-gu Vaccination Center remains open without interruption. After making a reservation by phone through the local community center or the Jung-gu Vaccination Call Center, seniors can visit the Jung-gu Vaccination Center (2nd floor of Chungmu Sports Center) on the vaccination day with their ID for vaccination.

Vaccinations for those aged 60 to 74 are conducted at 53 designated medical institutions within the district. Reservations can be made in advance through the local community center, Jung-gu Vaccination Call Center, or the COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Reservation System (online, mobile).

Currently, the district operates dedicated counters at each community center for vaccination reservations. They provide consultation and assistance with vaccination reservations for seniors who have difficulty making reservations by phone or online.

The vaccination schedule is from May 27 to June 19 for those aged 65 to 74, and from June 7 to June 19 for those aged 60 to 64. Seniors can visit the reserved medical institution with their ID to receive vaccination.

Going forward, social essential workers aged 18 to 29 are scheduled to begin vaccination after June 21, and general residents aged 18 to 59 will start vaccination after July.

Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "From April 5, when the first dose vaccination started, until April 27, when the first dose vaccination ended, I conducted daily on-site inspections for four weeks and explained the vaccination process in detail to ease the concerns of the seniors." He added, "I thank the seniors who cooperated with the vaccination despite their physical discomfort, and we will do our best to ensure the upcoming vaccination schedules proceed smoothly."

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