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Secured 890 billion won for corona vaccine… “Buy 100 freezers in January”

The quarantine authorities plan to purchase 100 freezers for Modena and Pfizer this month for vaccination against the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19). The authorities said that they will secure 890 billion won for vaccine purchase costs, such as modders and advance payments, as well as inoculation incidental costs for this purpose.

Disease Administration “Promotion without disruption in supply”

– On the 12th, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, “We have secured 857.1 billion won for the purchase of vaccines under development abroad.” “We plan to proceed with domestic supply without a hitch by sequentially paying the advance payment for the Modena screw vaccine and the balance of the vaccine that has been signed in the purchase contract. ”

In addition, he explained, “The government plans to secure financial resources in consultation with the financial authorities for the additional budget required for the balance of the vaccine for 56 million people.”

The Korean Center for Disease Control and Prevention Chung Eun-kyung is listening to all comments from Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun at a meeting to check the situation of preparation for the COVID-19 vaccination held at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Osong-eup, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do on the 12th. News 1


As the corona 19 vaccination begins at the end of next month, it has secured an additional cost of 38 billion won. The Agency for Disease Control and Prevention said, “We have secured about 35.6 billion won (about 35.6 billion won), including goods such as freezers and syringes necessary for vaccination and vaccination, and the cost of developing an integrated vaccination management system. We plan to complete it.”

The authorities plan to purchase 100 freezers first this month through a bid from the Public Procurement Service. The Agency for Disease Control and Prevention said, “We plan to install 250 units in the first quarter,” and “We will conclude the contract with a distributor in January so that the vaccine can be safely delivered to inoculation agencies.”

Pfizer vaccine should be stored at an extremely low temperature of -75 degrees Celsius. Modena vaccine can be stored for up to 30 days at 2-8°C, but for long-term storage, it must be managed at -20°C.

In addition to the Corona 19 vaccination, an additional 2.4 billion won was secured for public immunization promotion, training of vaccination personnel, and operation of a call center. The Agency for Disease Control and Prevention said, “For smooth vaccination, we will conduct education and training for vaccination personnel without any problems. We are also preparing to operate a public relations and call center to strengthen communication with the public, such as delivering accurate information and responding to fake news.” Revealed.

Modena'Corona 19' vaccine.  yunhap news

Modena’Corona 19′ vaccine. yunhap news


Chung Eun-kyung said, “The vaccine for 56 million people, which the government signed a purchase contract with, will be introduced in stages from February, and we are preparing for immediate vaccination.” “As soon as the corona 19 vaccination plan (draft) is finalized, We will prepare in advance with a sense of speed and detail so that it can proceed smoothly.”

Reporter Hwang Soo-yeon [email protected]




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