Yongin Extends⁢ COVID-19 Vaccination drive for High-Risk Groups Through June

YONGIN, South Korea – Yongin Special City has announced an extension to its COVID-19 vaccination campaign for high-risk individuals. The program, initially slated ‍to conclude on April 30, will now continue through June 30, officials said May 6.

Who is Eligible?

The extended vaccination drive targets specific segments of the population deemed most vulnerable to severe complications from the virus. These include:

• individuals aged 65 and older (born on or before dec. 31, 1959)
• Those with compromised⁢ immune‍ systems
• People⁣ currently hospitalized or residing in facilities with a ⁣heightened risk ⁢of infection

Additional Vaccinations Available

Individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccination between Oct.11, 2024, and April 30, 2025, are eligible⁣ for an additional dose. However, they must adhere to a minimum 90-day interval between ⁢vaccinations and consult with their healthcare⁢ provider before receiving another shot. The deadline for this additional vaccination is June 30.

Where to Get Vaccinated

Vaccinations are available at designated medical institutions throughout the country. A complete list of participating facilities can be found on the Korea⁢ Disease Control and prevention Agency’s (KDCA) Vaccination⁢ Assistant website.

Important Considerations

Vaccine availability may vary among medical institutions. Individuals are strongly encouraged to contact their preferred ⁤vaccination site in‍ advance to confirm vaccine supply and schedule an appointment. Identification is ⁢required at the time of vaccination.

Public Health Official’s Statement

A public health center official emphasized the rationale behind the extension, stating that the KDCA took ⁤into ⁢account the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 cases during both winter and summer months over the past three years (2022-2024). The official stressed the importance of vaccination for high-risk groups, who face ‍a‍ greater threat of severe illness and death from COVID-19.

the official added that as of the end of April,the vaccination rate among high-risk individuals in Yongin Special City stood at 47.7%,closely mirroring the national average of 47.4%.This indicates that more than half of the city’s high-risk population remains unvaccinated. Given that it takes approximately four weeks to develop immunity‍ post-vaccination, residents are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.