The government wants to speed up vaccinations to prevent the emergence of infections in anticipation of the Olympics

Vaccinations for the new coronavirus vaccine have begun in earnest at companies and universities. With the Tokyo Olympics opening in a month's time, the government wants to speed up the vaccination process in order to prevent the re-spreading of the infection.

The vaccination of new coronaviruses at companies and universities began in earnest on the 21st, and Prime Minister Kan inspected the venue in Tokyo and said, "I have renewed my belief that the government must work to ensure that young people and people in their prime working years can be vaccinated as soon as possible.

Regarding the treatment of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Prime Minister Kan indicated that if a state of emergency is declared during the Games, he would not hesitate to suspend the spectatorship, giving top priority to the safety and security of the people.

On April 21, the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and other organizations decided to limit the number of spectators at all venues to 10,000 people, within 50% of the capacity.

With the Tokyo Olympics opening in a month's time, the government wants to accelerate vaccinations at companies and universities, along with those conducted by local governments, in order to prevent the re-spreading of the infection.

In cooperation with local governments and companies, the government will work to ensure that all those who wish to be vaccinated will be able to do so between October and November.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20210622/k10013096581000.html