Jiading district in East China's Shanghai started a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination program for expats living in the district from March 29.
The inactivated vaccines were produced by Chinese companies, and each person will receive two doses of a vaccine.
Foreigners who have opted into the local health insurance program can receive the two-shot vaccine free of charge just like Chinese citizens. Otherwise, they can get the vaccine at 100 yuan ($15) per dose.
There are two places in Jiading that are offering COVID-19 vaccine shots, and expats can make an appointment through the Health Cloud app. They are asked to fill in their personal information on the service page of the app, as well as take along their permanent?residence?identity?card, passport or valid residence permit to the vaccination?sites.
Foreigners are also asked to sign a consent form voluntarily, and follow self-protection measures as needed.
Here is a list of COVID-19 vaccination?sites for expats in Jiading:
Juyuan New Area
The North Branch of Juyuan New Area Community Health Service Center
Expats can apply for a shot at the vaccination?site.
Address: No 336 Hongshi Road
Opening hours: 13:00-17:00 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays); 08:00-11:30 (Sundays)
Nanxiang town
Nanxiang Town Community Health Center Xingcheng Branch
Expats and individuals going abroad for personal reasons can apply for a shot at the vaccination?site.
Address: No 980 Fanglin Road, Nanxiang town
Opening hours: 13:00-17:00 (Thursdays); 8:00-11:30 and 13:00-17:00 (Fridays), 8:00-11:30 (Saturdays)
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Expats can make an appointment through the Health Cloud app to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |