Gwangyang-si to Close COVID-19 Vaccination Center by the End of October

Published 27 Oct.2021 14:59(KST)

Adolescents? Additional Vaccinations Safely and Conveniently Administered at 34 Designated Medical Institutions

Gwangyang-si to Close COVID-19 Vaccination Center by the End of October

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced that it will close the COVID-19 vaccination center, which has been installed and operated at the Gwangyang Indoor Gymnasium since April, on October 29.

The city has been operating the COVID-19 vaccination center at the Gwangyang-eup Indoor Gymnasium to ensure rapid vaccination of high-risk groups and stable preparation for vaccinations at entrusted medical institutions.

To operate the vaccination center, the city safely transported, managed, and administered vaccines through close cooperation with related organizations such as the Gwangyang Medical Association, police station, military units, and fire station, and was able to protect citizens' health by responding promptly to adverse reactions after vaccination.

In addition, with the dedication and active volunteer activities of Gwangyang City volunteer groups, elderly citizens and people with severe disabilities were able to complete their vaccinations safely and without inconvenience.

As of midnight on October 26, the Gwangyang City COVID-19 vaccination center administered first doses to 20,696 people, including seniors aged 75 and older, residents and workers of elderly facilities, and local government autonomous vaccinations, and second doses to 20,068 people.

Meanwhile, to minimize citizen inconvenience following the closure of the vaccination center, the city has completed prior guidance that from November onwards, vaccinations for adolescents aged 12 to 17, pregnant women, and additional doses can be administered at 34 private entrusted medical institutions.

Park Ju-pil, Director of the Health Center, said, “We will maintain a close cooperative system with private entrusted medical institutions until the COVID-19 vaccination is completed, and do our best to ensure safe vaccine management and prevent incorrect vaccinations.”