Given that the number of people infected with the new corona has been on the rise in the last week, the government will work together with local governments and universities to strengthen efforts for young people who have a particularly low third-time vaccination rate. We are considering subsidizing the necessary expenses for inoculation at large venues.
Regarding the infection status of the new corona, the government analyzes that the number of newly infected people has decreased moderately for more than a month, but has been increasing in the last week.
The government intends to continue to secure the medical care provision system and promote the third vaccination to prevent the re-spread of the infection, and plans to strengthen the efforts especially for young people with low vaccination rates.
There is an opinion within the government that vaccination at universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc. should be supported, and the necessary expenses for vaccination at large-scale venues in collaboration with local governments and universities will be subsidized. I am considering things such as.
On the 7th, Prime Minister Kishida will discuss measures to promote such vaccination with relevant ministers such as the Minister in Charge of Japan's new corona and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who is in charge of vaccination from this month, and will announce when the policy is finalized. increase.