Regarding the third inoculation of the new corona vaccine to school staff, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu has indicated that at least 31 prefectures will be given priority inoculation at large-scale inoculation venues within this month.
Regarding the third vaccination of the new corona vaccine, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has stated that school staff who have been inoculated for more than 6 months since the second vaccination can receive the third vaccination as soon as possible from the viewpoint of continuing to guarantee children's learning. We are calling on the Board of Education.
Regarding this, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that in 14 prefectures such as Tokyo and Nagano prefectures, priority inoculation to faculty and staff has already been done at large-scale inoculation venues, and Kanagawa. In 17 prefectures such as prefectures and Kyoto prefecture, it is expected that inoculation will start preferentially within this month.
In addition, Minister Suematsu said, "In the future, we will investigate the status of efforts by local governments, including municipalities, and take necessary measures, such as making individual efforts according to the situation."