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Until yesterday (28th), more than 21,000 people across the country had been vaccinated against Corona 19.

Among them, about 150 people reported that they had an adverse reaction, but it was confirmed that they had a slight fever or mild symptoms such as muscle pain.



Next is reporter Jeong Sung-jin.



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At the Central Vaccination Center in Seoul, Pfizer vaccination was conducted for medical staff on a holiday today.



[Han Chohee/Nurse: (A colleague who vaccinated earlier) says that there is only a slight muscle pain, but it disappears within an hour, and (medical staff) has a more comfortable atmosphere.]



Medical staff working at Corona 19 treatment hospitals and life treatment centers, etc. About 250 people returned to work after vaccinating.



[Lim Chan-woo/Doctor: Since I am a doctor working in the emergency room, I was given a vaccination in advance, but I think it will be a relief.]



AstraZeneca vaccination continued at national nursing hospitals and nursing facilities.



Yesterday, an additional 765 people were vaccinated across the country, and a total of 21,177 people completed the first dose.



The number of people who reported adverse reactions increased to 152, which was confirmed as mild symptoms.



Fever over 38 degrees was the most common, and symptoms such as muscle pain, headache and nausea were seen.



Symptoms appearing during the process of immunization, most of which disappear within three days.



The quarantine authorities said that the ability to increase the number of inoculations per bottle of Pfizer through a special domestic-made syringe with a minimum residual amount is intended to utilize the remaining amount, but has no plans to mandate it.



Currently, Pfizer vaccine is being vaccinated only at the Seoul Central Vaccination Center, but the day after tomorrow, vaccination begins in non-metropolitan areas.



AstraZeneca vaccinations for first responders such as 119 paramedics and epidemiological investigation personnel will also begin on the 7th.



(Video coverage: Hwang In-seok, video editing: Lee Seung-yeol)