Seoul City "Recommendation for Priority Vaccination for Small Business Owners and People with Developmental Disabilities"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government has proposed to the government a plan to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for small business owners, self-employed individuals, and people with developmental disabilities.

On the 16th, spokesperson Lee Chang-geun explained in an online briefing, "On the 13th, Seoul requested the government to prioritize vaccination for small business owners, self-employed individuals, workers at multi-use facilities, and essential workers," adding, "If these groups receive priority vaccination, it will have the effect of accelerating the recovery of the livelihood economy." According to Seoul, there are 2.8 million small business establishments nationwide, and 76.2% of their representatives are under 60 years old.

Seoul also proposed the need for priority vaccination for people with developmental disabilities who require care. Spokesperson Lee emphasized, "People with developmental disabilities require constant care, and as welfare centers have been closed for a prolonged period, they have been suffering greatly," adding, "If priority vaccination is carried out for the groups proposed by Seoul, it will help eliminate blind spots and maximize the vaccination effect."

The government is scheduled to announce the second half vaccination plan on the 17th.

Meanwhile, among the 328 target businesses participating in the pilot project 'Seoul-style Imaginative Quarantine' conducted by Seoul, 105 businesses, about 32%, have applied to participate. In Gangdong-gu, 55 businesses applied, and in Mapo-gu, 50 businesses applied. Since the 12th, Seoul has been conducting a pilot project for one month that extends business hours until midnight for gyms and indoor golf practice ranges, provided they implement strengthened quarantine measures.

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