A total of 290,000 people at 26 inoculation venues across Beijing's Daxing district received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over two days after the city began administering the jab to specific groups on Feb 17.

A medical worker gives a shot to a resident at an inoculation site in Beijing's Daxing district. [Photo provided by Zhang Zifan from Daxing district]

"Residents can voluntarily make reservations in advance, and community workers will schedule a time for them to receive their shot," said a local official surnamed Liu. "The goal is to improve work efficiency and avoid crowds gathering."

Emergency rooms are set up at every immunization observation area to ensure timely medical treatment if significant side effects are detected. 

People stand 1-meter apart in line while waiting for their turn to be vaccinated. [Photo provided by Zhang Zifan from Daxing district]

The immunization campaign currently covers nine priority groups of people, including those with a higher risk of infection and those who work in public transportation, fresh markets, medical treatment and disease control facilities.