Gyeongnam Sancheong-gun Implements 'Novavax Vaccine' for COVID-19 Unvaccinated Individuals

Visiting Vaccinations from the 14th and Reservation Services from the 21st

COVID-19 Vaccination.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Sancheong County Health and Medical Center in Gyeongnam announced that starting from the 14th, it will conduct 'Novavax vaccine inoculations' for those who have not been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Novavax vaccination is targeted at adults aged 18 and over who have never received any COVID-19 vaccination.

From the 14th to March 5th, vaccinations can be administered on the same day by visiting the Sancheong County Health and Medical Center (by 2 PM). Vaccinations can also be received without a reservation by visiting Seoul Clinic located in Sancheong-eup on the same day.

Advance reservations will be available starting from the 21st. Reservations can be made through the online 'COVID-19 Advance Reservation System,' the phone reservation via the 'Sancheong County COVID-19 Telephone Consultation Office,' as well as at each eup/myeon office.

Vaccinations after advance reservations will be available from March 7th.

The 'Novavax vaccine' requires a second dose 21 days after the first dose. A third dose is administered three months after completing the second dose.

According to the county health center, as of the 11th, 31,232 people (91%) in Sancheong County have completed the first dose, 30,926 people (90%) have completed the second dose, and 23,743 people (69%) have completed the third dose.

A county official said, "We thank all the residents who actively participated in the vaccination," and added, "We will continue to focus on quarantine and vaccination efforts to expedite the return to daily life."

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