China Xiaokang.com August 30th Lao Ma The government has proposed a preliminary timetable for vaccination of the new coronavirus Omicron strain. It is said that as the infection continues to spread, it needs to be carried out as soon as possible and is being coordinated to start as early as next month.
Japanese Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato
Japan Broadcasting Association NHK reported that regarding the vaccination of the Omicron strain, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said that the US pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna products are currently seeking Japanese approval, and new vaccination policies will be implemented for all those who have completed more than two vaccinations after mid-October.
As the seventh wave of new coronavirus infection continues, the government is adjusting its plan to advance the start date as early as next month, and said it will be vaccinated in a timely manner.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will take measures to approve vaccines for the Omicron strain at an expert panel meeting scheduled for mid-next month.
The government plans to start vaccination after coordination with the local government responsible for vaccination.
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Health, Labor and Welfare Secretary Kato said, "We need to arrange drug approvals, but many people expect that if we adjust with the pharmaceutical company, we will be able to get vaccinated quickly, so we are working in that direction. We are working," he said.
Additionally, when asked if the inoculation subject was assumed to be 18 years old or older, he said: "We are preparing for this."
