[Asia Economy Reporter Ji-hwan Park] As of 6 p.m. on the first day of COVID-19 vaccination on the 26th, approximately 16,813 people nationwide have completed their vaccinations.
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, as of 6 p.m. on the same day, a total of 16,813 people received the vaccine at nursing hospitals and other facilities nationwide.
Among the 289,480 priority recipients for the first dose, 5.81% completed their vaccinations on the first day. The vaccination rate compared to the domestic population of 52 million is 0.03%.
Since vaccinations may continue after 6 p.m. on the day, the number of vaccinated people as of midnight on the 27th may increase further.
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