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Updated December 29, 2020
In a handout photo taken and released on December 29, 2020 by US Forces Korea, service members of the United States Forces Korea line up to receive a vaccine for the Covid-19 coronavirus at the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital at US Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. (Photo by Handout / US FORCES KOREA / AFP)
The United States began a coronavirus vaccination campaign for its troops stationed in South Korea Tuesday as a third virus wave saw the host country record its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began.
US Forces Korea (USFK) administered initial doses of the Moderna vaccine for military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and command staff across its medical treatment facilities in the country, it said in a statement.
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The United States military began a coronavirus vaccination campaign for personnel stationed in South Korea Tuesday as a third virus wave saw the host country record its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began. US Forces Korea (USFK) administered initial doses of the Moderna vaccine for military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and command staff across its medical treatment facilities in the country, it said in a statement. Washington has around 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea to help it defend against the nuclear-armed North and protect U.S. interests in northeast Asia.
US Begins Coronavirus Vaccinations For Troops In South Korea
12/29/20 AT 4:37 AM
The United States began a coronavirus vaccination campaign for its troops stationed in South Korea Tuesday as a third virus wave saw the host country record its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began.
US Forces Korea (USFK) administered initial doses of the Moderna vaccine for military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and command staff across its medical treatment facilities in the country, it said in a statement.
Washington has around 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea to help it defend against the nuclear-armed North and protect US interests in north-east Asia.
US Starts Giving COVID Vaccinations To Its Military Personnel In South Korea
The United States military began a coronavirus vaccination campaign for personnel stationed in South Korea Tuesday as a third virus wave saw the host country record its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began. US Forces Korea (USFK) administered initial doses of the Moderna vaccine for military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and command staff across its medical treatment facilities in the country, it said in a statement.
Washington has around 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea to help it defend against the nuclear-armed North and protect U.S. interests in northeast Asia.
2020-12-29 11:20:55 GMT2020-12-29 19:20:55(Beijing Time) Sina English
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In a handout photo taken and released on December 29, 2020 by US Forces Korea, a service member of the United States Forces Korea receives the first round of the Moderna vaccine at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul.
The United States began a coronavirus vaccination campaign for its troops stationed in South Korea Tuesday as a third virus wave saw the host country record its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began.
US Forces Korea (USFK) administered initial doses of the Moderna vaccine for military and civilian health care workers, first responders and command staff across its medical treatment facilities in the country, it said in a statement.