Task Force: "520,000 of 5.83 million unvaccinated have made reservations... Vaccination needed for elderly aged 60 and above"

On the 30th, 2,564 new COVID-19 cases were reported, marking the highest number of daily cases for a week straight. Citizens who visited the temporary screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza are waiting to get tested. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The COVID-19 Vaccination Response Promotion Team announced on the 1st that among 5.83 million unvaccinated individuals aged 18 and over who made advance reservations during the two weeks starting from the 18th of last month, 520,000 people participated in additional reservations, recording a reservation rate of 8.9%.

The reservation rates by age group were highest in their 50s (13.6%), followed by 18-29 years old (9.7%), 40s (8.6%), and 60s (8.5%).

Those who made reservations can receive their vaccinations on the reserved dates from today until the 16th.

Unvaccinated individuals who have not yet made reservations can search for leftover vaccines on Kakao or Naver and apply for leftover vaccine alerts at nearby medical institutions, or contact medical institutions directly to receive vaccinations with leftover vaccines.

Additionally, starting from the 18th, unvaccinated individuals who wish to be vaccinated can visit medical institutions on the same day without advance reservation after confirming the available vaccine supply and receive vaccination on-site.

The Promotion Team urged, "Those who made advance reservations should be sure to get vaccinated on their reserved dates. Those who could not make reservations within the reservation period due to unavoidable reasons are encouraged to get vaccinated with leftover vaccines or visit medical institutions on-site from the 18th to participate in vaccination." They especially emphasized, "We strongly urge the elderly aged 60 and over, who are at high risk of severe COVID-19, to receive vaccination without fail."

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