Jangheung-gun Surpasses 81% in First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination... 56% Fully Vaccinated

Jangheung-gun COVID-19 Vaccination Center ? Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 7th that the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reached 27,205 people as of the 6th, surpassing 81% compared to the population aged 18 and over of 33,697.

Based on the total population (37,800), the rate exceeded 72%, which is significantly higher than the national average first dose vaccination rate of 58% and Jeollanam-do's 66%. The number of residents who completed the second dose also exceeded 55%, reaching 18,669.

Vaccination for 364 high school seniors and staff members preparing for the university entrance exam was 99% complete, and as of September, the first and second doses for those aged 18 to 60 are being administered at the COVID-19 vaccination center and 18 designated medical institutions.

The single-dose Janssen vaccine is also being administered to foreigners and workers in the Jangheung Bio-Industrial Complex, undocumented foreigners, construction workers, and others who require urgent vaccination, and it is expected to smoothly achieve 85% by the end of September.

Additionally, to increase the vaccination rate, unvaccinated individuals aged 50 and over are being identified and guided to make reservations through a telephone counseling center. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 among foreigners, even undocumented foreigners are issued temporary registration numbers to receive vaccinations.

County Governor Jeong Jong-soon said, “To overcome COVID-19 and prepare for the With-Corona era, the answer is for each resident to strictly follow quarantine rules and increase the vaccination rate.” He urged, “Those who missed their vaccination timing, including those who initially refused or are unvaccinated, should actively participate in vaccination.”

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