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The Best Measure to Prevent COVID-19, 221,108 Fully Vaccinated Yeosu Citizens

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] Yeosu City in Jeollanam-do is accelerating efforts to encourage vaccination among the unvaccinated and provide additional vaccinations (booster shots) for high-risk groups to prevent breakthrough infections, severe cases, and deaths.

According to Yeosu City on the 8th, as of the 7th, 220,108 Yeosu citizens have completed COVID-19 vaccination, achieving a vaccination completion rate of 78.54%. This figure is 1.94% higher than the national average.

To increase the vaccination rate among the unvaccinated, the city has made it possible to receive vaccinations on the same day without prior reservation at 86 designated medical institutions. Additionally, for those who were unable to receive their second dose due to unavoidable reasons, the vaccination method has been improved to allow appointment changes and leftover vaccine vaccinations through the website and other channels.

However, visitors should check with medical institutions in advance regarding vaccine availability and days off before visiting.

Furthermore, starting from the end of February, in accordance with government policy, additional COVID-19 vaccinations (booster shots) will be administered four weeks earlier than the existing six-month interval to residents and workers of nursing hospitals and facilities, as well as psychiatric hospitals, where vaccinations were first implemented domestically.

To increase vaccination effectiveness and prevent breakthrough infections, additional vaccinations will be given to high-risk groups such as those aged 50 and over and Janssen vaccine recipients. For those aged 50 and over, booster shots will be administered to individuals who have passed six months since completing vaccination, and for Janssen recipients, booster shots will begin on the 8th for those who have passed two months since completing vaccination.

Detailed vaccination schedules for each target group can be checked on the website, and prior reservations should be made at designated medical institutions.

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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