Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan claimed that the vaccination service at the vaccination stations is free of charge, with procedures similar to those in the Community Vaccination Centers.

People aged 60 or above can obtain same-day tickets directly at the vaccination stations for vaccination without an appointment.

“The scheme to launch the stations is out of providing convenience for citizens to get vaccinated,” said Yeung.

More than 600,000 and 300,000 people received their second dose of a Covid vaccine in March and April this year, respectively.

“Since the six-month grace period under the Vaccine Pass for these people is about to lapse,” mentioned Yeung, “they need to receive their third dose in September or October.”

In addition, the minimum age for receiving the Sinovac vaccine has been lowered to six months old, and people aged 50 or above who have completed three vaccine doses can also receive the fourth dose at least three months after their last dose.

“We also expect to set up another batch of vaccination stations in October to further expand the distribution of vaccination venues in districts,” noted Yeung.

Among the new 16 vaccination stations, 15 will start operation on September 1, while the remaining one will begin service on September 15, all situated at locations near public transportation.

Around 30 percent of the elderly have not been vaccinated so far, Yeung said.

“We will expand more channels to reach out to the elderly, calling on them to receive the vaccine,” she said.