Jeonnam Province Actively Promotes Vaccination Using 'Janssen Vaccine'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province is actively promoting Janssen vaccine inoculation to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Since the 23rd of last month, the province has been administering the Janssen vaccine to residents who urgently need vaccination or find it difficult to receive two doses due to geographical conditions, including foreigners, outbound travelers, construction workers, railway and port workers, and residents of Muui Island.

So far, 13,393 people have completed vaccination. Among them, 9,194 are foreigners, with undocumented foreigners accounting for the majority at 7,795.

As COVID-19 cases related to foreigners continue to occur nationwide in workplaces, living facilities, and communities, the Janssen vaccine, which requires only one dose, is effective in increasing the vaccination rate among foreigners.

Jeonnam Province plans to expand Janssen vaccine inoculation to eliminate vaccination blind spots, including undocumented foreigners.

Having already secured 18,000 doses of the Janssen vaccine, the province obtained an additional 2,000 doses through government recommendations.

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare Bureau of Jeonnam Province, said, “We are putting all our efforts into eliminating vaccination blind spots so that everyone residing in the province can be safely vaccinated,” and added, “We hope everyone actively participates in vaccination for a COVID-19 safe Jeonnam.”

Eligible individuals can receive vaccination by calling or making a reservation at their local public health center, vaccination center, or designated medical institution. Those who wish to receive early vaccination should inquire in advance at the public health center.

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