Incheon Yeonsu-gu Surpasses 50% COVID-19 First Dose Vaccination Rate

As of the 12th, 138,529 Eligible Individuals Have Completed the First Dose of Vaccination

A citizen is receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] As of the 12th, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, has surpassed a 50% first-dose COVID-19 vaccination rate, and the number of people who have completed the second dose is expected to exceed 20%.

According to the district on the 14th, a total of 138,529 people, which is 51.1% of the eligible population, have received their first dose at Yeonsu-gu Public Health Center, entrusted medical institutions, and vaccination centers. The number of people who have completed the second dose is expected to reach over 50,000, more than 20%, by the 17th.

Yeonsu-gu was the first in the Incheon area to operate a COVID-19 vaccination center in April and is accelerating the vaccination pace to achieve rapid herd immunity and a return to daily life.

Meanwhile, from the 9th to the 20th of this month, a 10-day rotation system pre-registration for vaccination is being conducted for young adults aged 18 to 49, with additional reservations available from the 21st until the 18th of next month.

Gonam-seok, Mayor of Yeonsu-gu, stated, "To prevent the spread of COVID-19, adherence to quarantine rules and vaccination are more important than anything else," and urged, "We hope for the active participation of residents in vaccination."

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