Jangheung-gun Surpasses 85% in First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

88% First Dose Vaccination Achievable Before Chuseok

At the Jangheung-gun Vaccination Center, County Governor Jeong Jong-sun is urging all residents to complete their vaccinations. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 15th that the second dose vaccination rate for COVID-19 (completed vaccinations for those aged 18 and over) has exceeded 60%.

As of the 13th, the first dose vaccination reached 28,522 people, surpassing 85% of the population aged 18 and over, which is 33,697, indicating that 8.5 out of 10 residents have received at least one vaccine dose.

Based on this trend, the first dose vaccination rate is expected to approach 90% before Chuseok, and based on the total population (37,800), it exceeds 76%, which is significantly higher than the national average first dose vaccination rate of 64% and Jeollanam-do's 72%.

Additionally, to increase the vaccination rate, efforts are actively underway to maximize the use of leftover vaccines through cooperation between vaccination centers and entrusted medical institutions for those who missed their vaccination timing or have not yet been vaccinated.

County Governor Jeong Jong-soon expressed gratitude to the residents who actively participated in vaccination to achieve early herd immunity against COVID-19 and to create a healthy and happy Jangheung.

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