Prime Minister Suga, after building a personal relationship of trust with US President Joe Biden, who had a telephone conversation at the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the early morning of the 28th, is common to the international community, such as measures against the new coronavirus and climate change issues. He expressed his desire to cooperate and respond to the issues.
Komeito's Secretary-General, Mr. Taniai, said in a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Suga and President Biden of the United States, "There are global issues such as overcoming infectious diseases and climate change. Needless to say, "he pointed out.
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We agree that Japan and the United States will work together to tackle issues common to the international community, including measures against corona and climate change issues. President Byden said on April 22. He was invited to the Climate Change Summit, which will be held online, and said, "If circumstances permit, we will consider participating." While building a personal relationship of trust, we will work closely together. I would like to move forward firmly on issues both inside and outside the country. "
Regarding the vaccination of the new coronavirus, Mr. Taniai stated that "the timing of vaccination for the elderly is" as early as April 1 ", but the goal is to finish the two vaccinations for those who wish by when. Is it? "
In response, Kono, the minister in charge of vaccination, said, "As a goal, we want elderly people to be vaccinated twice in two months and three weeks. Also, shipping coupons, etc. We are asking you to prepare for the vaccination by the middle of March, so if you can make it in time, it may be possible to send it with a vaccination slip. "
Minister Kono also explained that he is aiming to set up a national call center next month to respond to general inoculation inquiries.
On the other hand, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura revealed that the elderly people to be vaccinated are being finalized so that they will be 65 years old or older during the 3rd year of Reiwa.
Hirofumi Yanagase of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said, "Last year, many hospitals were in a very difficult situation in terms of management. If we deal with corona, the government will make up for the decrease in revenue, and the last When it comes to taking care of it, institutionalization is of utmost importance. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We believe that there will be no decline in medical fees, such as a significant increase in medical fees for new corona patients. If possible, We will consider further measures and take responsibility so that the medical institutions that accept corona patients do not suffer any loss. "