Jeonnam Province Achieves Nationwide First 40% COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

750,000 People Complete First Dose 145 Days After Vaccination Start

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province's vaccination rate has surpassed 40% for the first time nationwide.

The province announced on the 21st that 750,000 people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine 145 days after the vaccination campaign began.

Among the 22 cities and counties, 10?Damyang-gun, Gokseong-gun, Gurye-gun, Goheung-gun, Boseong-gun, Hwasun-gun, Jangheung-gun, Gangjin-gun, Haenam-gun, and Hampyeong-gun?have vaccination rates exceeding 50%, boasting the highest levels nationwide.

This is attributed to Jeonnam Province's proactive measures, including the fastest simultaneous opening of vaccination centers across all 22 cities and counties, operation of shuttle buses for elderly vaccinations, and encouragement of vaccinations at public health centers and town/village community centers.

Benefits such as exemption from private gathering limits for those fully vaccinated and access to senior and welfare facilities also contributed to increasing the vaccination rate.

The province completed first-dose vaccinations for 750,000 residents, including seniors aged 60 and above and healthcare facility workers, through vaccinations in the first and second quarters.

Vaccinations are ongoing with the goal of vaccinating 1.5 million residents and achieving an 81% vaccination rate by the third quarter.

Pre-registration for vaccinations is currently underway for people in their 50s. Those aged 55?59 (born 1962?1966) can make reservations from the 12th until 6 p.m. on the 24th, and those aged 50?54 (born 1967?1971) can make reservations from 8 p.m. on the 21st until 6 p.m. on the 24th via the vaccine reservation system or the local call center (120).

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeonnam Province, said, “The country has entered the fourth wave of COVID-19, and the situation is severe again. We ask for cooperation in overcoming the COVID crisis by adhering to social distancing, following quarantine rules, and actively participating in vaccinations.”

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