As the infection with the new coronavirus spreads in facilities for the elderly, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified the local government to complete the third vaccination of desired residents by the end of this month.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of clusters confirmed at welfare facilities for the elderly nationwide in the week up to 14th of this month was 455, which was 139 more than the previous week and reached a record high.
Since last month, about 90% of infected people who have been reported dead by the local government to the national government have been in their 70s or older, while a questionnaire conducted by an organization created at a facility for the elderly earlier this month showed that both residents and staff were the third. More than 40% of the facilities have not completed the inoculation.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified local governments nationwide to complete the third vaccination within this month for those who wish to receive the second vaccination six months after the second vaccination among the residents and staff of the facility for the elderly.
In the notification, we will make it possible for people who have not received the vaccination ticket to receive the vaccination promptly, actively utilize the modelna vaccine, and provide individual support for facilities where it is difficult to complete the vaccination within this month. I want to do something.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "The third vaccination is extremely important to prevent the onset and aggravation. I would like you to give maximum support so that the vaccination can be completed at as many facilities as possible."