Regarding the large-scale inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine, Mr. Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, said at a press conference that 30 local governments out of prefectures and ordinance-designated cities nationwide have requested implementation. , Expressed expectations for implementation in many local governments to accelerate inoculation.

Among them, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, Kono said, "When we conducted a large-scale inoculation survey on prefectures and ordinance-designated cities, 30 local governments indicated their intention to implement it. I want to start it in May. "



He said, "If you get vaccinated at a large-scale inoculation venue, a nearby venue will be vacant. There is no doubt that the acceleration will progress, and I would like to see more inoculations." He expressed his expectations for the implementation.



In addition, Minister Kono should consider obtaining the cooperation of potential nurses and dentists, and if further manpower is required, the cooperation of pharmacists in order to secure a person who will be responsible for vaccination. I showed the recognition.



Regarding vaccination for the elderly, Minister Kono has indicated that by the beginning of June, the vaccine that can be inoculated once for all the elderly will be delivered to local governments nationwide.