Regarding vaccination against the new coronavirus, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda acknowledged that securing medical staff is an issue for each local government, and expressed his intention to support local governments for smooth vaccination.
Vaccination of the new corona virus is scheduled to begin in earnest for the elderly after the end of the long holidays, and Prime Minister Suga told Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda and Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kono on the 21st. I instructed them to take all possible measures to support the local government.
After the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda told reporters, "We have carefully listened to the status and issues of each local government. At this stage, we have issues such as securing medical staff and grasping the specific supply schedule of vaccines. I am aware that there is. "
On that basis, regarding future measures, he said, "I would like to enhance the cooperation system with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, promote the resolution of issues of each local government, and fulfill my responsibility firmly so that vaccination proceeds smoothly." He expressed his intention to devote himself to supporting local governments.