While some applications for university entrance exams have begun, the national government notified local governments nationwide on the 14th of cases of priority vaccination of examinees so that examinees who wish to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus can be vaccinated promptly. ..
Regarding vaccination, applications for "comprehensive selection" through interviews and essays began on the 1st of this month for university entrance exams, and while high school entrance exams are often affected by the results of regular exams for the second semester, priority vaccination is given to examinees. There are also calls for.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified local governments nationwide on the 14th that they are already working on priority vaccination so that desired examinees and their parents can receive vaccination promptly.
Of these,
▽ Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, has arranged a special reservation frame and venue called "Examination Student Priority DAY" for third-year high school students, and
▽ Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture also has third-year junior high school students and third-year high school students. It means that we have set up a dedicated reservation frame so that you can work on exams and job hunting with peace of mind.
In addition,
in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, inoculation opportunities are provided on weekday evenings and Saturdays and Sundays to give consideration to the time
of day. We are adding to the target audience of large-scale inoculation venues.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says that it is important to respect individual judgments rather than compulsory vaccination, and is requesting local governments to take measures to prevent discrimination and bullying. We urge you not to make it a requirement for the exam.
Welcome voice from cram schools in Tokyo
A welcome voice from a cram school in Tokyo, which has been conducting all group lessons online since this month, that the national government has notified local governments nationwide so that students who wish to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus can receive it promptly. Was asked.
A major cram school headquartered in Toshima-ku, Tokyo teaches elementary to high school students at about 160 locations in the Kanto region, but with the spread of the fifth wave of infection, some facilities are infected with students. I found out and took measures such as taking a temporary closure.
We have taken thorough measures so far, but from this month we have canceled face-to-face group lessons and switched to online lessons.
Based on the number of infected people, we plan to resume face-to-face lessons from 19th of this month, but we will continue to continue online lessons for uneasy students.
Under these circumstances, Makoto Ito, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Waseda Academy, said that the government had notified local governments nationwide so that students who wish to receive vaccination could receive the vaccine promptly. It's good to be able to take the exam, which will be a turning point in your life, with a perfect system. "
On top of that, he said, "Vaccination of staff is progressing and preparations for necessary measures are in place, but from the 19th, many students will be welcomed into the classroom, so I would like to take thorough measures against infection again." rice field.
Overseas, some countries target children for inoculation
Among them, the British government has announced that the new coronavirus vaccine will be given to children aged 12 to 15 years old from next week in England, where London is located.
In the UK, vaccination is widespread for people aged 16 and over, but for people aged 12 to 15, vaccination is limited to some people, such as those with an underlying illness. The benefits of vaccination to the age group were small, and vaccination was not always recommended due to rare reports of side reactions to myocarditis in the younger generation.
In response, the government's chief medical officer said on the 13th that children aged 12 to 15 should also be vaccinated once to prevent the spread of infection over the winter and a series of class closures. The British government has made it clear that it will accept this view.
It will be decided in the future whether a second vaccination is necessary.
Pfizer's vaccine will be given, and in England, where London is located, each school that has already started a new semester will start vaccination sequentially from next week.
In addition, the consent of parents is required for inoculation.
Health Minister Sajid Javid said in a statement, "Inoculation protects young people from infections, reduces infections at school and allows students to continue learning at school."
Chile Start vaccination of Chinese-made vaccine for children over 6 years old
In Chile, South America, we have begun vaccination of children aged 6 and over, saying that the number of children infected with the new coronavirus is increasing due to the influence of the highly infectious mutant virus.
In Chile, South America, vaccinations are progressing mainly for Chinese-made vaccines, and the vaccination rate for those aged 18 and over has exceeded 80%. Since June, we have been inoculating children aged 12 and over.
However, due to the effects of the highly infectious mutant virus "Delta strain" and the first confirmed "Mu strain" in Colombia, the number of children infected has increased recently, so the Chilean health authorities said on the 13th, 6 years old. We have also started vaccination of these children.
The vaccine is made in China, and Chilean infectious disease control experts say, "Data obtained in China has confirmed sufficient safety and efficacy, and so far there have been almost no problems in Japan."
Vaccination of children In South America, Uruguay is also vaccination of Pfizer vaccines for children over 12 years old.
Also, in Cuba, the Caribbean Sea, children over the age of 2 have been vaccinated with domestic vaccines since last week.