2021.01.18 21:32Nation

ワクチン担当閣僚に河野氏　円滑接種へ態勢強化―政府

　菅義偉首相は１８日夜、新型コロナウイルスのワクチン接種をめぐり、河野太郎規制改革担当相に総合調整を担当させると発表した。２月下旬までに始める予定のワクチン接種を円滑に進めるため、態勢を整えるのが狙い。首相官邸で記者団に明らかにした。
　ワクチン接種をめぐる政府の対応に関し、首相は「今回、態勢を強化することとし、全体の調整を河野氏に指示した」と説明。河野氏起用の理由については、規制改革担当相としての「手腕」を挙げた。（2021/01/18-21:32）

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2021.01.18 21:32Nation

Kono Named Minister for Vaccinations

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday he has appointed administrative reform minister Taro Kono to double as minister in charge of coronavirus vaccinations.
   Suga told reporters that he has instructed Kono to oversee vaccinations.
   "Vaccinations are a decisive factor in our fight against the epidemic," Suga said. "We will do our best to start by late February."
   He said, "We will do all we can so that we can deliver safe and effective vaccines to everybody."
   The prime minister said he has given Kono the additional portfolio given his accomplishments as administrative reform minister.