Large Workplaces to Self-Administer Vaccinations to 300,000 People Starting from the 27th

Citizens are receiving vaccinations at the vaccination center in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] COVID-19 vaccination for large workplaces will begin on the 27th. A total of 43 large workplaces with affiliated clinics, covering about 300,000 people, are targeted.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters received a report on the workplace vaccination self-administration plan from the Ministry of Employment and Labor on the 11th. Previously, the government had collected vaccination intentions focusing on workplaces capable of self-administration, such as those with affiliated clinics.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor stated, "In collaboration with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, we decided to promote workplace self-administration of vaccines to secure herd immunity early." The ministry selected workplaces with affiliated clinics among those with vulnerable environments such as 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings) that operate 24 hours.

According to industry sources, vaccination personnel were selected based on certain criteria, such as the same factory sharing the working environment within the same company. Employees working in the same space, including in-house subcontractors, are also eligible for vaccination. The total number of targeted vaccine recipients collected this way is 305,004. They will receive the Moderna vaccine.

Earlier, when announcing the vaccination plan for the third quarter (July to September), the health authorities stated that for large factories such as steel and chemical plants that require 24-hour operation, vaccinations would be administered through affiliated clinics for convenience. Vaccines will be supplied by the health authorities, and no separate vaccination fees (implementation fees) will be provided.

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