Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "In order to break the chain of infection, younger generations will be vaccinated in order to break the chain of infection, in response to the fact that the infection rate is high in the younger generation but the inoculation rate of the third vaccine is low. It is important, "he said, and expressed his desire to take advantage of opportunities such as admission and joining the company to strongly promote vaccination.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the percentage of people in their twenties who have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo has risen for three consecutive weeks, accounting for about 20% of the total in the week leading up to this Monday, the highest. ..
On the other hand, as of the 7th, the third vaccination rate was 82.5% for the elderly aged 65 and over, while it was only 26% for those in their 20s.
Regarding this situation, Governor Koike said at a press conference on the 8th, "BA.2 is being replaced because it is infectious, and we would like to curb the spread by promoting vaccination of young people." ..
On top of that, "The capital is strongly promoting inoculation by seizing this opportunity for younger generations to become new students and new members of society. In order to break the chain of infection, it is possible to have younger generations inoculate. It's important, "he said, calling for a third vaccination.