Seoul's First Seongdong-gu Vaccination Center Completes Beautiful 213-Day Journey

Since opening in April this year, the 'Seoul City No.1 Vaccination Center,' which vaccinated about 109,000 people, will cease operations on the 30th... A time of encouragement was held for medical staff and center workers to express gratitude for their efforts... Concluding with a high vaccination rate of 76.3%, efforts will continue to support residents' daily recovery with With Corona.

On March 24th, at the Seongdong-gu Office Vaccination Center where Pfizer vaccines were delivered, Jeong Won-oh, the head of Seongdong-gu Office, along with pharmacists from Seoul National University Hospital and public health center officials, were having a discussion.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh)'s 'Seoul's No. 1 Seongdong-gu Vaccination Center' will cease operations on the 30th of this month.

The 'Seoul's No. 1 Seongdong-gu Vaccination Center' is the nation's first specialized operation model where Seoul National University Hospital is fully responsible for vaccination tasks. It is staffed by 17 doctors and nurses from Seoul National University Hospital, district administrative personnel, military, police, and fire officials, and has established a cooperative system with the nearby Hanyang University Hospital to enable immediate response in case of emergencies.

Since its opening on April 1st this year as the first in Seoul, the 'Seoul's No. 1 Seongdong-gu Vaccination Center' operated continuously without a single day off except for the Chuseok holiday and public holidays, successfully completing its 213-day mission of accident-free vaccination center operation.

Including medical staff and center workers, about 70 personnel worked daily to operate the center thoroughly and safely for approximately 620 visitors per day. Since its opening, about 109,000 residents (55,850 first doses, 53,860 second doses) have been safely vaccinated.

Along with its symbolic significance as the first in Seoul, it has been evaluated as a role model for vaccination centers by operating safely with strict security.

Since bringing in the Pfizer vaccine in March, strict security measures were implemented, such as 24-hour emergency duty with soldiers from the Army 221st Brigade checking freezer conditions. The dedicated pharmacist from Seoul National University Hospital meticulously and skillfully handled the subdivision and inspection of Pfizer vaccine syringes.

From the white box-shaped vaccination booths, which became widely adopted by other regional vaccination centers, to the comfortably prepared monitoring room, the two clean gates passed through each time blocked external fine dust, viruses, and other harmful environments with cutting-edge quarantine technology, ensuring a pleasant and safe vaccination environment.

Additionally, shuttle bus services for the elderly and dedicated helpers formed by staff to support vaccinations for people with developmental disabilities provided customized support services from reservation to transportation and vaccination according to age and target group, setting a precedent for safely vaccinating even the oldest residents in the area.

With over 210,000 people vaccinated in Seongdong-gu and 76.3% of the eligible population having completed vaccination (as of October 26, 2021), showing rapid progress toward daily life recovery, the district held a time of encouragement and gratitude on the 27th for the workers who willingly dedicated themselves during the COVID-19 crisis and contributed to the successful operation of the vaccination center.

On the 27th, the mayor and Seoul National University officials attended to present plaques of appreciation to about 70 people, including medical staff from Seoul National University Hospital, public health center employees, and administrative support staff, expressing gratitude for their hard work.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “The high vaccination rate was achieved thanks to the residents who voluntarily participated in COVID-19 vaccination.” He added, “I deeply thank the medical staff and workers who dedicated themselves at the vaccination center, as well as many unsung volunteers.” He also stated, “We will continue to make our best efforts for the day we return to normal life.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.