Taipei City, New Taipei City and Taichung City launch "Spring Festival vaccinations" schedule

(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) – The central government has suspended vaccination services during the Chinese New Year period, from January 31 to February 6, for a total of 7 days. However, since the epidemic is still around, both Taipei City and New Taipei City have launched the "Spring Festival Vaccination Project". Taipei City will offer BNT and Medigen (高端疫苗) vaccines services from February 4 to 6. New Taipei City will add a mobile vaccination station in Chung Ho District (中和區) from February 2, and starting from February 3, clinics will open with Moderna and BNT vaccines.

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Taipei City offers vaccination services from February 4 to 6. Photo/Provided by Taipei City Government

• Taipei City "Spring Festival Vaccination Project"

There are many appointments for Moderna vaccines in Taipei City and the city is still short of about 1,000 vials of vaccines. Taipei City has applied with the central government for an emergency allocation. Therefore, the Moderna vaccine is not available for walk-ins, and the supply is reserved and prioritized for those with appointments. The BNT vaccine has 21,000 doses and the Medigen vaccines also have plenty of supply. Those who are eligible for the third dose (interval of 12 weeks and at least 18 years old) should be vaccinated as soon as possible from February 4 to 6.

New Taipei City offers vaccination services from February 2 to 6. Photo/Provided by New Taipei City Government

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• New Taipei City "Spring Festival Vaccination Project"

Hou You Yi (侯友宜), Mayor of New Taipei City, said that during the Spring Festival, a mobile vaccination station will be opened at the Chung Ho Global Mall to provide Moderna or BNT vaccines to the public from February 2 to 6. The vaccination service hours are from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Vaccines for 1,000 people will be available every day, and is available for first dose, second dose, or third dose.

Taichung City offers vaccination services from January 31 to February 6. Photo/Provided by Taichung City Government

• Taichung City "Spring Festival Vaccination Project"

Taichung City Mayor Lu Hsiu Yen (盧秀燕) also stated that "the Spring Festival vaccinations will continue" from January 31 to February 6, and specially designated medical centers will provide vaccination appointment services.

Among them, about 14,086 BNT vaccinations can be provided (please click here for the appointment website), there are around 70 AZ vaccines (please click here for the appointment website), and 120 Medigen vaccines (please click here for the appointment website). The public can visit the official website of the Taichung City Government Health Bureau for the time schedules, type, and other detailed information.