Regarding the third vaccination of the new corona vaccine, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto will make every effort to finish the vaccination to users and staff of facilities for the elderly who are at high risk of serious illness at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives by the end of this month. Was shown.
At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto stated that the third inoculation of the new corona vaccine "has a clear goal of aiming to increase the pace to 1 million times a day as soon as possible in February." rice field.
In addition, he was asked to complete all the third inoculations to the users and staff of the elderly facility, which has a high risk of becoming seriously ill, by the end of this month. We recognize that vaccination is especially important, so we will do our best to do our best. "
Regarding vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said, "Based on the discussions at the council, the'obligation to make efforts'that parents must try to get their children vaccinated does not apply. It is important that the person and his / her guardian can receive the vaccination with peace of mind, and we will continue to carefully explain information on the efficacy and safety of the vaccine and make every possible effort to prepare a consultation system before and after the vaccination. " Said.
On the other hand, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said in connection with the new corona measures in public transportation, "The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revised the basic policy of the government on the 25th of last month to recommend non-woven masks. I would like to encourage railway operators to take into account the fact that non-woven masks are recommended when encouraging users to wear masks. "