[Japon] Japan considers offering free COVID-19 vaccines to all residents
Auteur : rédaction de Nikkei staff writers
Production : Nikkei
Diffusion : site de Nikkei Asian Review
Date : 2 septembre 2020
Cost of program to be borne fully by central government
TOKYO — The Japanese government is considering offering free coronavirus vaccines nationwide to all residents who want it, Nikkei has learned. Those at high risk of developing severe symptoms, notably the elderly and health care workers, will receive first priority for vaccination, which will later be expanded to others. The full cost of immunization will be paid for from the national budget to ensure smooth mass vaccination.
Source : Nikkei staff writers, « Japan considers offering free COVID-19 vaccines to all residents », Nikkei Asian Review, 02/09/2020. URL : https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Japan-considers-offering-free-COVID-19-vaccines-to-all-residents (consulté le 02/09/2020)
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