Koo Jun-yeop's Wife Sudden Death... 40,000 People Received Flu Vaccine in Taiwan in One Day

Many Are Getting the Flu Vaccine for the First Time in Their Lives
Some Travel to Other Regions to Get Vaccinated

Following the news that Taiwanese actress Hsu Hsi-yuan (徐熙媛, Seo Huiwon), wife of singer Gu Junyeop from the group Clon, passed away due to pneumonia complications after contracting influenza (flu), many Taiwanese have rushed to get flu vaccinations. Yonhap News reported on the 5th that "local Taiwanese media such as United Daily News and China Times cited sources saying that demand for flu vaccinations surged after news of Hsu's death was announced."

In particular, on the 3rd, the day her death was announced, as many as 40,000 people received flu vaccinations. This is the highest daily number since November 9 of last year. Many people are getting the flu vaccine for the first time in their lives.

Health authorities in local governments were flooded with inquiries about vaccinations, and at some local medical institutions, over 100 people lined up from early morning the previous day to get vaccinated. In the capital Taipei, there were many cases where people had to turn away without getting vaccinated due to a shortage of vaccines. Some of these individuals traveled to other regions to receive their shots.

People visiting a hospital in Taiwan for flu vaccination. Photo by China CCTV

In Taiwan, the remaining stock of flu vaccines purchased by the government is only about 100,000 doses (single-dose units), and it is expected to be completely used up within this week, putting vaccine supply on high alert.

A health official explained in an interview, "Taiwanese people, who had somewhat complacently thought that flu-related deaths were limited to the elderly, have become more alert and started getting vaccinated following Hsu's death." In this regard, the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare's Disease Control Agency reassured citizens by stating that to block flu transmission in the community, a vaccination rate above 23% is sufficient, and since it has already exceeded 30%, there is no need to worry excessively.

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