Regarding the vaccination of the new coronavirus, Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, revealed that one-third of the approximately 4.8 million healthcare workers have completed the first vaccination, and to further strengthen the vaccination system. He expressed his intention to consider support measures for local governments.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Mr. Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, said that by the 22nd, one-third of the vaccination status of about 4.8 million medical workers, which started in February, was the first time. It was revealed that the inoculation was completed.
And, by the time this year in September, but in light of the fact that standing prospect to receive a supply of vaccine necessary to domestic subjects "until now we have been focused on ensuring the supply amount, increasing the speed of vaccination Therefore, it is necessary for the local government to do its best, "he said, and expressed his intention to consider support measures for the local government in order to further strengthen the inoculation system.
On the other hand, while reporters asked about what to do if vaccines other than Pfizer were approved in the future, Minister Kono said that if vaccines with different intervals between the first and second vaccinations were mixed, confusion would occur. He pointed out that he wanted to establish a system for smooth inoculation.