Prime Minister Kim: "US Delivers 'Double' the Promised Vaccine Quantity... Thanks to Biden" (Update)

COVID-19 Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is presiding over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting on COVID-19 response held at the Government Seoul Office on the 30th.
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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on the 30th, "One million doses of the Janssen vaccine provided by the United States will arrive in our country within this week," and added, "I would like to express my deep gratitude to President Joe Biden and the U.S. government for demonstrating the strength of the Korea-U.S. alliance."

On the same day, Prime Minister Kim presided over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting at the Government Seoul Office and said, "This quantity is about twice the 550,000 doses initially promised at the Korea-U.S. summit."

Prime Minister Kim stated, "The Janssen vaccine has already been administered to over 10 million Americans, including U.S. military personnel," and added, "Our country approved the use of the Janssen vaccine last April, and vaccination can begin immediately upon its domestic arrival." He further encouraged vaccination by saying, "This vaccine requires only one dose and is reported to be effective against the South African variant."

He also said, "Our military aircraft will directly transport the vaccines from the United States, and vaccinations will be focused on military personnel, reservists, and civil defense members," urging, "I ask related ministries and local governments to thoroughly prepare to complete the vaccinations promptly."

Prime Minister Kim noted, "Just three days after starting vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and over, more than 1.3 million citizens have completed their first dose," and expressed, "Once again, I thank the public for their cooperation." He added, "Vaccinations for citizens aged 60 to 64 will begin on the 7th of next month," and urged, "Please trust the government regarding the safety of the vaccines and actively participate in the pre-registration process."

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