Infected with the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" of the new corona, which is the second case in Japan, has been confirmed, and the government will continue to strengthen border measures and domestic monitoring system, and if necessary for the third vaccination. It is also a policy to consider reviewing the interval with the second time.
As the infection of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" of the new corona spreads worldwide, the second case of "Omicron strain" in Japan on the 1st for a foreign male in his 20s who has stayed in Peru, South America. Infection was confirmed.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "We will continue to strive to grasp the situation with a strong sense of crisis and make necessary decisions with a sense of agility and speed based on the infection situation of each country."
The government further strengthened border measures to prevent the spread of infection in Japan, and requested each prefecture to strengthen the domestic monitoring system and analyze the genome of people who have been confirmed to be infected.
In addition, the third vaccination will start for medical professionals from the 1st, and the government will steadily proceed with vaccination in cooperation with local governments under the policy that the interval from the second vaccination will be 8 months or more in principle. It is a policy to go.
On the other hand, Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association said, "There is a concern that the'Omicron strain'will expand rapidly, so it is necessary to consider advancing the inoculation one by one." Revealed the recognition that it needs to be done.
The government plans to consider reviewing the inoculation interval as necessary while assessing the future infection status, the preparation status of local governments, and the supply capacity of vaccines.