On Ibuki Island in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, a mass inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine was carried out on a remote island for people aged 16 and over.
The government has indicated that in order to promote vaccination efficiently, residents aged 16 and over may be vaccinated at the same time on remote islands with a population of less than 1000.
On Ibuki Island in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, which has a population of more than 430, the first group inoculation for more than 270 residents aged 16 and over who wish to be vaccinated on the island will be scheduled for two days up to the 6th. It was held in.
Residents visited the community center on the island, which was the venue for the vaccination, at the designated time, and after being interviewed by a doctor, they were vaccinated by a nurse.
Also, at the port of the island, a sea taxi was waiting to take the vaccinated person to a hospital on the mainland in case of a side reaction.
A 23-year-old man who received the vaccination said, "I was worried about bringing the virus to the island because I would go outside the island for work. I am grateful for the flexible response so that the younger generation can also be vaccinated." I was talking.
Mr. Takuji Goda, director of the Kanonji City Vaccination Promotion Office, said, "Since there is also a second mass vaccination, I would like to cooperate with the people concerned so that even if a side reaction occurs, I can smoothly carry it to the hospital." It was.