As a schedule for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses for booster campaigns is yet to be confirmed, questions remain regarding how significantly the government will be able to bring forward the booster rollout following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's announcement Tuesday.
"If the infection spreads to the elderly, there is a risk of a higher percentage of people becoming seriously ill," Kishida said Tuesday during an online meeting with prefectural governors. "I strongly urge you to increase the pace of booster vaccinations."
