Seongdong-gu COVID-19 Vaccine Reservation Rate Exceeds 60% for Seniors Aged 60 and Over

As of 10 AM on the 26th, over 60% vaccine reservation rate with 30,872 out of 51,402 people... AstraZeneca vaccinations begin in earnest from the 27th, boosting pride with 'Vaccination Complete Certification' badge

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) announced that the pre-registration rate for vaccines among seniors aged 60 and over in the district has exceeded 60% this month.

Before the vaccination, which will begin at entrusted medical institutions within Seongdong-gu, the district conducted sequential pre-registrations for seniors aged 60 to 74. As of now (May 26, 10 a.m.), the vaccination reservation rate, which started on the 6th, stands at 60.1%, with 30,872 out of a total of 51,402 eligible seniors residing in Seongdong-gu having made reservations.

In preparation for the AstraZeneca vaccinations starting on the 27th, the district conducted comprehensive pre-inspections according to the content and methods of institutional checks at 89 entrusted medical institutions, including the public health center, the safety management department, and local community service centers.

Additionally, from the 26th, the district plans to conduct final on-site inspections, including checking the installation and operation of digital thermometers at entrusted institutions and verifying vaccine samples.

Furthermore, to assist those who have difficulty making online or phone reservations, the district encourages them to visit their local community service centers for pre-registration assistance. Starting from the 27th, if any leftover vaccines become available, the district will actively guide residents to make reservations through KakaoTalk and Naver to increase the vaccination rate.

Since April, the district has been operating the Seongdong Vaccine Vaccination Center, Seoul’s first vaccination center, providing safe vaccinations for seniors with detailed guidance from volunteers and courteous public officials, along with five shuttle services.

Also, starting from the 21st of this month, to promote participation in vaccinations, the district proactively produced and distributed the city’s first ‘Vaccination Completion Certification’ badges to enhance residents’ psychological stability and pride, increase trust in vaccines, and make every effort to establish herd immunity.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “We have completed vaccination preparations with the utmost effort for residents who have waited a long time for the vaccine,” and added, “We will be even more meticulous to ensure that all residents can receive vaccinations safely.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.