Naju-si Ends Operation of 'COVID-19 Vaccination Center'

Published 29 Oct.2021 15:19(KST)

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City in Jeollanam-do will end the operation of the COVID-19 vaccination center installed and operated at the Naju Comprehensive Sports Park Multipurpose Gymnasium since April on the 31st of this month.

According to the city on the 29th, after the center's operation ends, vaccinations will be carried out at public health centers and 27 designated medical institutions within the jurisdiction.

Unvaccinated individuals, including pregnant women and children and adolescents aged 12 to 17, can check the availability of vaccination at the designated medical institutions on the day and visit accordingly.

The city has expanded the operating hours of the situation room and call center until 10 PM on weekends to facilitate smooth vaccine reservations and vaccinations for citizens. Additionally, employees from towns, townships, and neighborhoods have been assisting with daily phone consultations to help eligible individuals make advance reservations, focusing all efforts on improving vaccination rates, the first step toward herd immunity.

As a result, as of this date, out of the total city population of 114,856, approximately 83%, or 95,337 people, have completed the first dose of the vaccine, achieving the highest vaccination rate among city-level local governments in the province.

The number of citizens who have completed the second dose is approximately 75%, totaling 86,112 people.

The city has also made thorough efforts to vaccinate foreign residents, whose vaccination rates are lower compared to nationals and who are vulnerable to infection due to group living.

In particular, the city has promoted vaccination regardless of resident registration status targeting foreign employment sites in Dongsu Industrial Complex, seasonal workers, and labor waiting areas. To date, 4,912 foreigners (2,114 registered foreigners and 2,798 unregistered) have been vaccinated.

For foreigners without registration numbers, such as illegal immigrants and homeless people, temporary management numbers can be issued at public health centers to receive vaccination.

Additional vaccinations (booster shots) for high-risk groups and seniors aged 60 and over who have passed six months after the second dose are conducted at designated medical institutions after advance reservation.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “I thank the medical staff, fire stations, military units, and everyone who worked hard to ensure safe vaccinations for the recovery of daily life over the past seven months. I ask for active participation in adhering to quarantine and hygiene rules until the day COVID-19 is eradicated, beyond the phased recovery of daily life.”