In response to the rapid spread of the new corona infection, the government has put together new measures that include accelerating additional vaccinations for the elderly and the general public and strengthening the health center system to support home care recipients. , Prime Minister Kishida will announce it on the 11th.
Following the rapid spread of the new corona infection, Prime Minister Kishida met with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Yamagiwa, and executives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare one after another at the Prime Minister's Office on the 10th. , We have put together new measures.
Among them, it is pointed out that the infection of the new corona has entered the sixth wave nationwide, and the stocks in the whole country will be utilized to accelerate the third booster vaccination for the elderly and the general public. It incorporates the policy.
In addition, in order to secure a medical care provision system, the system of a health center that provides support to home caregivers will be strengthened based on the fact that medical treatment at home etc. is permitted according to the symptoms in areas where infection is rapidly spreading. I have.
Furthermore, as part of border measures for Omicron strains, measures such as suspending new entry of foreigners from November 30 last year will be continued for the time being, and flexible measures will be taken based on the infection situation in Japan and overseas. On the 11th, Prime Minister Kishida will announce such measures.