Haman-gun Surpasses 32% First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

Residents of Haman County are waiting to receive their vaccinations.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As of the 14th, Haman-gun, Gyeongnam, has recorded 17,643 people who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, surpassing a vaccination rate of 32% compared to the population of Haman-gun (aged 18 and over) of about 55,000, and 27.7% of the total population of the county.

This figure is higher than the national average vaccination rate of 22.8% (as of the 14th). The number of people who have completed the second dose is 5,424, accounting for 9.8%.

The county is administering vaccinations (Pfizer vaccine) at the vaccination center targeting elderly facilities and seniors aged 75 and over.

So far, 6,101 out of 6,265 eligible recipients have been vaccinated, completing 97% of the first dose, and the plan is to complete vaccinations by the 30th.

At 15 entrusted medical institutions and public health centers, vaccinations (AstraZeneca, Janssen) are being administered to seniors aged 60 to 74, care workers, chronic patients, reservists, and civil defense personnel. Currently, 7,953 people have been vaccinated, with a reservation vaccination rate of 52.3%.

Also, since May 27, vaccinations with the AstraZeneca vaccine have been underway for those aged 60 to 74 and below, with a reservation rate of 80%, and the plan is to complete the first dose by the 19th.

County Governor Jo Geunje said, "By forming herd immunity by the end of December, I ask all residents to participate in COVID-19 vaccination so that we can take off our masks and all enjoy a lively and happy daily life."

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