In light of the fact that the spread of the new mutant virus in the new corona has become a hotbed for delays in vaccination in developing countries such as Africa, the government has decided to strengthen support through an international framework for distributing vaccines. I am.
Regarding the global spread of the new corona variant virus "Omicron strain", the United Nations and others are calling for urgent support, saying that delays in vaccination in developing countries including the African region are becoming a hotbed. increase.
Regarding this, Foreign Minister Hayashi said at a press conference last week, "Even if the infection is resolved in Japan, if the virus remains somewhere in the world, the risk will not disappear and efforts to prevent the spread of infection worldwide are indispensable." I did.
The government has announced $ 1 billion in support for the COVAX Facility, an international framework for distributing vaccines, and plans to supply vaccines with a target of 60 million doses, half of which has been provided by 30 million doses by last month.
In the future, we will accelerate the provision of the other half and strengthen support so that vaccines can reach developing countries as soon as possible.