Jeonnam Province, First Nationwide to Surpass 50% COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

Damyang, Gokseong and 10 Other Cities and Counties Surpass 60%

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province's vaccination rate has surpassed 50% nationwide for the first time.

Jeonnam Province announced on the 10th that 930,000 people have received their first dose 166 days after the start of COVID-19 vaccinations, exceeding a vaccination rate of 50%.

Among the 22 cities and counties in the province, 10 have vaccination rates exceeding 60%, showing the fastest vaccination rate nationwide. The 10 cities and counties are Damyang-gun, Gokseong-gun, Gurye-gun, Goheung-gun, Boseong-gun, Hwasun-gun, Jangheung-gun, Gangjin-gun, Haenam-gun, and Hampyeong-gun.

The simultaneous opening of vaccination centers in all 22 cities and counties, operation of shuttle buses for elderly vaccinations, and proactive vaccination encouragement by health centers and town and township community centers were analyzed as effective measures.

In Jeonnam, through vaccinations in the first and second quarters, 750,000 residents, including seniors aged 60 and over and healthcare facility workers, have completed their first dose. Vaccinations are being carried out with a goal of vaccinating 1.5 million residents and achieving an 81% vaccination rate by the third quarter.

The 10-day advance reservation system for COVID-19 vaccination for the main economically active population aged 18 to 49 will be implemented until the 19th. Reservations can be made through the vaccination reservation system or city and county call centers.

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeonnam Province, said, “Jeonnam’s fastest vaccination speed nationwide is thanks to the active participation of residents,” and added, “To prevent COVID-19, we ask for continued cooperation so that Jeonnam can be the first to return to precious daily life through active quarantine practices such as social distancing, compliance with quarantine rules, and participation in vaccination.”

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