On the second day of the Modena next-generation vaccine launch today, the people at the vaccination station at the MRT Beauty Island Station were actively vaccinated.

(Provided by the Health Bureau)

[Reporter Fang Zhixian / Kaohsiung report] Gao City today added 3,733 local cases of Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19), the second day of Moderna's next-generation vaccine launch today, the public is actively vaccinated, a total of 2 days 2,424 people have been vaccinated. Mayor Chen Qimai said that starting from tomorrow, 420 contract medical centers and 23 health centers will provide next-generation vaccination services, and remind the elders that the fifth dose can be vaccinated in the near future.

According to the Health Bureau, there are 3,733 new confirmed local cases and 18 imported cases in Gao City today, with a prevalence rate of 24.5%; there are currently 682 negative pressure isolation and dedicated wards in total, with a vacancy rate of 45.6%, and the capacity is sufficient.

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Chen Qimai reminded that although the current epidemic situation is flat, the mainstream COVID-19 virus strain BA.5 has a clear trend of influenza and communityization. We should continue to increase our vigilance and implement epidemic prevention. Once symptoms appear, we should take the initiative to seek medical attention and quickly screen. Health conditions, early diagnosis and early medication.

The Health Bureau said that on the second day of the Modena next-generation vaccine launch today, people at the Fengshan Administration Center Auditorium and the MRT Beautiful Island Station Vaccination Station were actively vaccinated. A total of 2,424 people completed the vaccination on 2 days, which is in line with the first stage of the next-generation vaccine. The recipients of the vaccine (the elderly over 65 years old, residents of long-term care institutions, and those over 18 years old with immunocompromised and weakened immunity) will be vaccinated as soon as possible with booster doses (the 3rd, 4th, and 5th doses), and will be vaccinated at contract medical institutions and 23 health centers also provide next-generation vaccination services.

The Health Bureau stated that vulnerable groups such as the elderly and residents of long-term care institutions should be vaccinated as soon as possible. It is not easy for infants and school-aged children to wear masks, and school group life will increase the risk of infection. Therefore, children from 6 months to 11 years old should be The second dose of the vaccine should be completed as soon as possible, and adolescents aged 12 to 17 should complete the third dose of the vaccine to reduce the risk of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and the probability of severe illness and death after infection.

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There are 3,733 new local cases of Wuhan pneumonia in Gao City today.

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On the second day of the Modena next-generation vaccine launch today, people at the Vaccination Station in the Great Hall of the Fengshan Administrative Center were enthusiastically vaccinated.

(provided by the city)

The Health Bureau said that those who meet the first phase of the next-generation vaccine, including the elderly over 65 years old, residents of long-term care institutions, and those over 18 years old who are immunocompromised and immunocompromised, will be vaccinated as soon as possible with booster doses (dose 3, 4, and 5) .

(provided by the city)