Following the rapid spread of the new corona infection, the government has put together new measures.
We will support the efforts of local governments, such as setting up a large-scale vaccination site, so that not only the elderly but also the general public can be vaccinated for the third time ahead of schedule.
While the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly in various places, in Tokyo, nearly 80% of the people who were confirmed to be infected with the new corona were found to be Omicron strains for a week until the 10th. I found out that I was suspected of being infected.
Under these circumstances, the government has put together new measures that include the advancement of vaccination.
Regarding the third inoculation, the policy is to further advance the inoculation to the elderly, etc., and to advance the inoculation to the general public, which is expected to start in earnest after March.
Prime Minister Kishida requested the National Governors' Association to cooperate in accelerating inoculation, and instructed Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko and others to support the efforts of local governments, such as the establishment of a large-scale inoculation venue.
The Ministry of Defense also has a policy of opening a large-scale inoculation venue again, and will hold a meeting today to start selecting specific venues.
In addition, as there are many cases where the Omicron strain infects children, the government says that it will start inoculating children under the age of 12 who are not currently targeted for vaccination as soon as possible.
On the other hand, because of the students who could not take the common test for university admission due to the influence of the new corona, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology made an unusual request to each university last night to judge the pass or fail based on the result of the individual entrance examination.
Prime Minister Kishida said on the 11th, 100 days after taking office, "The important thing is to protect the lives of the people. We are fighting against an unknown virus, but with sufficient preparation, without being overly afraid. I would like to work together with all the people to overcome this situation. "
The government wants to steadily implement new measures such as advancing the third vaccination in preparation for the further spread of Omicron strain.