Mr. Hirai, chairman of the National Governors' Association, exchanged opinions online with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto over measures against the new corona, and requested that the number of newly infected people remain high and show future strategies.
In this, Chairman Hirai of the National Governors' Association said, "The epidemic of Omicron strains has never ended, and the number of newly infected people has remained high. To be honest, I am confused, what should I do from now on? I want the government to present a strategy and provide flexible and agile support. "
Regarding vaccination, we requested that Pfizer's vaccine required for the third vaccination between the ages of 12 and 17 be additionally secured, and that the concept of the fourth vaccination and the specific schedule be shown as soon as possible.
In response, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said, "It is expected that the system will be replaced by the" BA.2 "system in the future, and it is necessary to continue to pay close attention to the infection situation. I would like to take the necessary measures to regain my daily life as much as possible. "
In addition, if an infected person is confirmed at a facility for the elderly, a team will be dispatched within 24 hours to support the spread of infection and business continuity, and doctors and nurses will be able to visit all facilities. I asked to secure.