Regarding the third inoculation of the new corona vaccine starting from December 1, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto emphasized at a press conference that the policy of setting the interval from the second vaccine to 8 months or more in principle will not be changed at this time. He also said that he would review it as needed, keeping in mind that new mutant viruses are spreading.
Regarding the third vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine starting from December 1, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set an interval of 8 months or more from the second vaccination in principle, except for those involved in medical institutions and facilities for the elderly where clusters have occurred. It is a policy to do.
Regarding this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said at a press conference, "The effect of the new mutant virus" Omicron strain "on vaccines and therapeutic agents is underway, but it is completely unknown at this time. We will do our best to do everything we can until the evaluation is finalized, "he emphasized that he will not change his policy at this point.
On the other hand, he said, "If there is a need under the condition that the preconditions such as the infection situation have changed, the system of the local government is in place, and the vaccine can be secured properly, we will make another decision."
In addition, Minister Goto said about the PCR test that can determine the type of virus as well as the presence or absence of infection, "Currently, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases is considering a specific test method. I would like to request an inspection. "