Japan says to bear cost of coronavirus vaccines for populace
The government also said it planned to establish funds to compensate for possible side effects from vaccines
Takenobu Tonegawa, 41, who owns a video production firm, cycles as he works his part-time job as Uber Eats delivery person amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan July 16, 2020. Picture taken July 16, 2020. Photo:Reuters
Japan's government on Friday said it would bear the cost of providing coronavirus vaccines to the populace, as it aims for a comprehensive inoculation against the pandemic.
The government also said it planned to establish funds to compensate for possible side effects from vaccines.
The plans were outlined in documents distributed at a briefing by Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who also heads the coronavirus response.
