Hamyang-gun Surpasses 70% First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

Second Dose at 50.03%, Call Center Reservation Support and Maximum Utilization of Remaining Vaccines

COVID-19 First Dose Vaccination Rate Surpasses 70%
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The vaccination rate in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, has reached 70% for the first dose, with more than half of the residents completing the second dose.

According to the Hamyang-gun Public Health Center, as of the 11th, the first dose vaccination rate among those aged 18 and over was 70%, meaning 7 out of 10 residents have received at least one vaccine dose.

The percentage of residents who have completed the second dose reached 50.03%, indicating that more than half have finished vaccination.

Considering the difficulties elderly residents in rural areas face with app or internet reservations, the health center deployed staff within the vaccination office to support reservations for all residents, enabling faster vaccination rates through call center bookings.

Additionally, efforts are underway to maximize the use of leftover vaccines through cooperation with entrusted medical institutions to vaccinate unvaccinated individuals.

Furthermore, vaccination rates among unregistered foreigners (illegal residents) are being increased by issuing temporary numbers, providing one-on-one promotion and guidance to unvaccinated targets. Those without foreign registration cards can visit the health center with their passports to make reservations, while those with foreign registration cards can contact the call center.

A health center official stated, “Active participation of residents is crucial for maintaining a safe daily life. We will do our best to ensure that vaccination for unvaccinated individuals proceeds smoothly to achieve herd immunity as early as possible.”

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