Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Takemi called on people who are prone to severe illness to get vaccinated as soon as possible in preparation for the simultaneous outbreak of the new coronavirus and influenza.
Amid concerns that influenza infections spread earlier than usual and that a simultaneous epidemic with the new coronavirus could occur, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Takemi simultaneously vaccinated against the new coronavirus and influenza at a clinic in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on the afternoon of the 10th.
After this, Minister Takemi told reporters, "If a new mutant strain of the new coronavirus occurs or the number of influenza patients increases, the infection will spread at the same time.
In response to the point that it may be difficult for some medical institutions to make vaccination appointments, Minister Takemi stated, "I think we have secured the necessary amount overall, and if that happens, we will respond by carefully examining individual cases, whether it is a problem of quantity or distribution routes."