Prime Minister Chung Sye-gyun said on the 16th, regarding the Corona 19 vaccine, “We have confirmed the introduction of a total of 79 million vaccines, adding 23 million people to the existing 56 million people.”
Prime Minister Chung made this announcement at the Corona 19 Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong on the same day.
Prime Minister Chung explained, “The government has been pushing ahead with a certain amount of Pfizer vaccines, which were contracted to supply 10 million people in the second half of the year, while discussing the amount that can be introduced in the first half.”
“As a result, we have signed a contract to introduce 1 million doses, or 500,000 doses, from the planned introduction in the second half of the year to the end of March, and introduce 6 million doses and 3 million vaccines in the second quarter.” did.
Prime Minister Chung also said, “The Pfizer vaccine will be available for a total of 7 million doses and 3.5 million doses in the second quarter alone. We will also confirm the introduction of 20 million Nova Vaccine vaccines and begin vaccination from the second quarter.” said.
In addition, Prime Minister Chung also mentioned the social distancing system reform and risk factors.
He said, “From yesterday, a new quarantine standard based on’autonomy and responsibility’ has been applied,” he said. “Only two weeks to maximize social practice and achieve a solid stability, it will be possible to reorganize the new distance system from March. “He said
“The risk factors still remain. I am worried about the aftermath of the Lunar New Year holiday first.”
Prime Minister Jung also added, “Now, in 10 days, the vaccine will begin to be vaccinated against Corona 19. We urge the people to believe in the government and actively participate in accordance with the inoculation plan provided.” Reporter Park Young-Young