Suwon Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccination: Regional Council Reviews Readiness Plan

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City held the first meeting of the COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion Task Force Regional Cooperative on the 8th at the City Hall Disaster Safety Situation Room, where vaccination preparation measures were reviewed.

The regional cooperative comprises 22 members, including members of the 'Good Morning MediForum' consisting of pharmaceutical and medical organization leaders in Suwon, officials from police and fire departments, representatives from volunteer centers and private volunteer organizations, and heads of health centers from four districts.

The meeting, presided over by Jo Cheong-sik, First Vice Mayor of Suwon City and head of the Vaccination Promotion Task Force, was attended by a minimal number of personnel in consideration of disease prevention measures.

The regional cooperative supports operations including ▲consultation and manpower support for overall vaccination procedures conducted at vaccination centers ▲identity verification and health questionnaire assistance for vaccinees ▲facility security ▲investigation of adverse reactions ▲hospital transport of patients experiencing adverse reactions.

Kim Ji-hoon, president of the Suwon Medical Association, stated, "Over the past year and more, Suwon City has responded efficiently to COVID-19 through exemplary public-private cooperation," and added, "Based on our public-private cooperation experience, the regional cooperative of the vaccination promotion task force will do its best to prepare for and cooperate with COVID-19 vaccination."

First Vice Mayor Jo Cheong-sik said, "We appreciate the active cooperation of the regional cooperative," and continued, "We will prepare thoroughly to ensure smooth vaccination implementation."

The city established the 'COVID-19 Vaccination Response Promotion Task Force' in January. The task force, headed by First Vice Mayor Jo Cheong-sik, plays a role in preparing and supporting citizens to receive COVID-19 vaccines safely and promptly once the vaccine administration timeline is determined in accordance with government guidelines.