Mass inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine for people involved in work such as tourism and long-term care began on the 14th in Nara City.
This initiative was started independently on the 14th, saying that Nara City is expected to finish inoculation of elderly people by the end of next month.
The target audience is those who work in the tourism industry of major industries, those who work in hotels and inns, drivers of buses and taxis, and those who work in long-term care workers and nursery schools who often come into contact with the elderly and children. Etc.
On the 14th, 17 booths were set up in the gymnasium in the city, and people who made reservations in advance were receiving vaccinations one after another.
Anyone who works in the city can get the vaccination, and a total of about 6000 people will be vaccinated from the 14th to the 4th, and will receive the second vaccination in the middle of next month.
A woman in her 50s who works as a cook at a nursery school said, "I'm glad I got the vaccination early. I can work with peace of mind because I work in contact with my children."
In addition, a man in his 50s, a tour bus crew member, said, "I was almost closed until now, but I was worried when dealing with customers, so I can rest assured."
Yuri Kobashi, Deputy Director of the Nara City Health and Medical Department, said, "Since it is difficult to inoculate the workplace on our own at a small business, we decided to give priority inoculation unique to the city. Many people as soon as possible. I want to do my best to get the vaccination. "