Vaccination Reservation Rate for Seongdong-gu Residents Aged 60 and Over Surpasses 70%

As of 6 PM on the 31st, 36,274 out of 51,256 people have booked vaccines, exceeding a 70% reservation rate... Senior centers to reopen from June 14, supporting daily life recovery for fully vaccinated individuals

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu (right), is offering congratulations and words of encouragement to individuals who completed their second COVID-19 vaccination at the Seongdong-gu Vaccination Center on the morning of the 21st of last month.

An employee of Seongdong-gu visited Samsung Kids Iso Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic located in Wangsimni Doseon-dong, Seongdong-gu on the 26th of last month to conduct an inspection of the entrusted medical institution.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) has surpassed a 70% pre-registration rate for COVID-19 vaccination among residents aged 60 to 74 as of May 31.

Before the vaccination rollout at designated medical institutions within Seongdong-gu, the district conducted sequential pre-registrations targeting residents aged 60 to 74. Since the vaccination reservation began on May 6, the current reservation rate (as of 6 p.m. on May 31) stands at 70.8%, with 36,274 out of 51,256 eligible residents having made reservations.

This marks an increase from the 61.2% pre-registration rate recorded on May 26, surpassing 70% within just five days.

In preparation for AstraZeneca vaccinations starting on May 27, the district conducted comprehensive pre-inspections of 89 designated medical institutions. From May 26, they checked the installation and operation of digital thermometers and verified vaccine samples, ensuring thorough on-site inspections to prepare for the vaccination process.

Additionally, starting May 21, Seongdong-gu became the first in Seoul to proactively produce and distribute a ‘Vaccination Completion Certification’ badge to encourage participation in vaccinations. This initiative aimed to enhance residents’ psychological stability and pride, fostering high trust in the vaccine and contributing to the increased pre-registration rate, according to district officials.

Meanwhile, in response to the continuous rise in pre-registration rates, the district has prepared administrative measures to support the return to daily life for those who have completed vaccination. From June 14, 161 local senior centers that have been closed will reopen. These centers will operate as rest areas on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., excluding eating and program activities.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “The time to return to normal life through safe vaccination has begun to accelerate. We will be even more meticulous and do our best to ensure that all residents can receive vaccinations safely.”

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