Yeongam-gun Ends Operation of COVID-19 Vaccination Center... Tops Jeonnam Province in Vaccination Rate

Yeongam-gun COVID-19 Vaccination Center ? Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, which opened a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination center (Yeongam Indoor Gymnasium) in April to handle mass COVID-19 vaccinations, will cease operations on the 29th of this month.

According to the county on the 28th, as of the 27th, 53,206 Yeongam residents and 50,189 registered and unregistered foreigners have completed their first dose, and 45,389 have completed the second dose, showing the highest vaccination rate in Jeollanam-do. Among them, 14,229 people received their first dose and 13,333 completed vaccination at the Yeongam-gun COVID-19 Vaccination Center.

Yeongam-gun opened the vaccination center on April 15, formed a task force for rapid and safe vaccination, collaborated across departments, and worked closely with related organizations such as military units, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and the police station to safely manage vaccines. They also supported charter buses for safe transportation of mobility-impaired vaccine recipients and established a safe and prompt response system by receiving professional personnel and ambulances from Yeongam Fire Station.

Additionally, efforts were made to increase vaccination rates among foreigners, who have lower vaccination rates and are more vulnerable to infection compared to natives. At the vaccination center, 1,586 Janssen vaccinations were administered (1,427 to foreigners), and temporary vaccination centers were set up at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Daebul Industrial Complex, where 1,777 vaccinations were given (1,707 to foreigners). These efforts actively aimed to block community transmission of COVID-19 among foreigners, a blind spot in vaccination coverage.

After the vaccination center closes, vaccinations will continue at 20 designated COVID-19 medical institutions in the area. Continuous inspections of these institutions will be conducted to ensure safe vaccinations for additional doses for seniors aged 60 and above, high-risk groups, people in their 50s, and unvaccinated individuals.

A county official stated, “Thanks to the active participation of residents and the cooperation of those involved in operating the vaccination center, we were able to achieve the government’s target early and accelerate the transition to daily life recovery. We urge those who have not yet been vaccinated to actively participate in vaccination, and we will continue to do our utmost to ensure there are no inconveniences in COVID-19 vaccinations and to safely prepare for With-Corona.”

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