In order to facilitate and encourage elderly people aged 70 or above to get the new crown vaccine, the government will make an arrangement for the elderly on the same day starting tomorrow (29th), and there is no need to make an appointment online for injections.
The Secretary of the Civil Service, Nie Dequan, stated on a radio program today (28th) that when these elderly people receive the first injection, the staff will arrange the time and location for the second injection, and there is no need to queue up for the second injection.
When asked whether each center can only send a maximum of 200 chips, it cannot be more flexible. He said that the most important thing is not to affect the operation of the vaccination center, and the staff will try to make it convenient for the public.
▼Set up 24 vaccination centers on the same day ▼
Nie Dequan said that the 24 vaccination centers will distribute the same day chips starting tomorrow, with a quota ranging from 100 to 200. This group of elderly people can be vaccinated at the designated time on the day. When asked what is the designated time, he said that the people who got the number The injection can already be started at 8 am that day, but considering that some people who are late on the chip wait for a longer time, they will be advised to return to the vaccination center at a designated time without waiting for a long time.
He said that when these elderly people receive the first injection, the staff will arrange the date for the second injection. They do not need to queue up for the second injection. If there is a need to change the date of the second injection later, they can also Online changes.
Nie Dequan urged citizens to get the first shot as soon as possible before the end of August.
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Nie Dequan also said that the government will decide when to extend the measures to the elderly over 60 based on the ability of the vaccination centers and the popularity of the measures. Currently, only 29% of the population over 60 have received the new crown vaccine. It is hoped that the measures will increase the vaccination rate.
He added that the government has opened up an additional 7-day online appointment slot. It did not do so earlier to ensure that the public can make an appointment for the second needle. However, it is believed that even if it is opened for an additional 7 days, it will not affect the operation.
He pointed out that from now to the end of September, if more than 30,000 citizens get an injection every day, the vaccination rate is expected to reach 70% of the population by the end of September. He called on citizens to get the first injection as soon as possible before the end of August.
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