China News Service, May 7th. According to Kyodo News, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on the 6th that it will provide new crowns produced by the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer to the delegations of countries and regions participating in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. vaccine.
Japanese media pointed out that although the inoculation work in Europe, America and the Middle East has been promoted, Japan and others are clearly behind. The IOC's move is intended to dispel the skepticism about hosting the Olympics.
Data map: On April 13, local time, Osaka, Japan, the torch of the Tokyo Olympics passed in Osaka Prefecture.
According to reports, the Japanese Olympic Games Minister Marukawa Zhudai revealed that it plans to provide the vaccine at the end of May at the earliest, and the second dose of vaccine will be completed before the opening of the Olympic Games on July 23.
She stated that "about 1,000 athletes, 1,500 head coaches and coaches" of the Japanese delegation will be vaccinated.
The International Olympic Committee strives to hold the games safely and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pfizer of the United States and the German Biotech Company, which are co-developing vaccines.
Although the International Olympic Committee recommends that athletes be vaccinated, it does not make it an obligation.
It is said that Pfizer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aberdeen offered to provide cooperation during the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. After consultations between the Japanese government and the International Olympic Committee, it was finally realized.
IOC President Bach said: "This is a new measure to demonstrate the realization of a safe and secure Olympics and unity with the host country."