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Notice on COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign Nationals in Fuzhou Notice on COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign Nationals in Fuzhou Fuzhou starts COVID-19 vaccination for foreign nationals today. Foreign nationals in Fuzhou within the age group (18 or above) are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by China (already launched in the market), on an informed and voluntary basis with the risks undertaken by themselves. China’s domestic inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines will be used, and two doses are required. Appointments for inoculation can be made in the following ways: 1. Foreign nationals working in Fuzhou can make appointments through their employers; foreign teachers and students in Fuzhou colleges and universities can make appointments through such institutions. 2. Other foreign nationals in Fuzhou can make online appointments via WeChat official account of Fujian Health Public Service Platform, or at designated vaccination sites. List of designated vaccination sites is attached. Covid-19 inoculation is free of charge for foreign nationals who have been covered by the social medical insurance of China. Those not covered should pay for the vaccine (check with inoculation organizations for the charging standard) and inoculation service (the fee is RMB 30, guided by the service charge standard for inoculation of vaccines out of the immunization program of Fujian) on their own. Either a foreign permanent resident ID card or a valid passport with valid residence permit shall be presented at the vaccination site. Those who have covered by China’s national social medical insurance scheme may present due insurance document at the vaccination site. Before the administration of vaccines, documents including Informed Consent Form and Disclaimer of Liabilities need to be signed, proper health protocols need to be followed, and health conditions need to be honestly revealed to the on-site health professionals to determine each individual’s fitness for vaccination. After vaccination, stay in an observation area for 30 minutes and make sure no adverse reactions occur before leaving. Pay close attention to personal health status within 14 days of inoculation and seek medical advice promptly in case of any adverse response. Vaccination can reduce infection risks. However, no vaccine is 100% effective. It is important to maintain good hygiene habits, including wearing masks, washing hands regularly, and keeping social distance. When necessary, foreign nationals should take nucleic acid test as required. Call Fuzhou Healthcare Commission at 83301969. Call Fuzhou Foreign Affairs Office at 87622096, 87620010 (English) and 87546503 (Japanese). List of Designated Hospitals (Health Service Centers) of COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign Nationals in Fuzhou City No. County /City/District Designated Hospital (Health Service Center) Address Telephone Fujian Provincial Hospital North Branch (Fujian 1 Gulou District 147 Beihuan Zhonglu 83832010 Provincial Geriatric Hospital) The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian Physical Examination Center (Building 2), 2 Taijiang District 83940303 University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 602 Bayiqi Zhonglu Fujian Provincial Hospital South Branch International Physical Examination Department of 3 Cangshan District 88619601 (Jinshan Hospital) Outpatient Clinic (Floor 3), 516 Jinrong Nanlu 4 Jin'an District Jin'an District Hospital 133 Lianjiang Zhonglu 87142309 5 Mawei District The First Hospital of Fuzhou (East Branch) 120 Tonghe Lu, Langqi Town 62630010 6 Changle District Changle District Hospital of Fuzhou 60 Zhenghe Donglu, Wuhang Sub-District 28807655 7 Fuqing Municipal City Fuqing Municipal City Hospital 267 Qingrong Dadao, Yinxi Sub-District 85153811 8 Minhou County Minhou County Hospital 123 Tanshishan Dongdadao, Ganzhe Sub-District 22982159 Health Service Center of Guantou Town, 9 Lianjiang County 113 Lianhe Lu, Guantou Town 38151608 Lianjiang County 10 Minqing County Minqing County General Hospital 30 Nanshan Lu, Meicheng Town 23353613 11 Luoyuan County Luoyuan County Hospital 3 Dongda Xincun, Fengshan Town 38190720 20 Longtou Lu, Chengfeng Town (inside Yongtai 12 Yongtai County Yongtai County Hospital 24837308 County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine).
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