Regarding the vaccination of the new coronavirus to the elderly, the government has indicated that it will start on April 12th, and Governor Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture pointed out that it is difficult to secure the vaccine. He expressed his intention to steadily inoculate medical staff.
Vaccination of the new corona virus began on the 22nd of this month in Saga Prefecture, targeting medical professionals at three hospitals of the National Hospital Organization.
The government plans to give "priority vaccinations" to healthcare workers who are not eligible for prior vaccinations from the beginning of next month, and then start vaccinations for the elderly on April 12th.
In a representative question held at the prefectural assembly on the 26th, Governor Yamaguchi was asked about vaccination, but said, "Currently, in addition to selecting medical institutions for priority vaccination, we are accepting consultations in cooperation with municipalities and medical associations. We are in the process of preparing for this. "
He also pointed out that it is difficult to secure vaccines. "We are analyzing that domestic vaccine supply may be rainy in May. Priority vaccination of medical staff and vaccination of elderly people I am aware that there is a high possibility of simultaneous inoculation, and I am concerned that the inoculation will really proceed smoothly. "
On top of that, he said, "I have a desire to have medical professionals inoculated firmly. I would like to make recommendations to the government based on that." First of all, steadily inoculate medical professionals. Showed the idea to do.