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Pfizer, DHL Global Forwarding Japan and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have commenced distribution of COVID-19 vaccines under a joint partnership for the international transportation of vaccines between Belgium and Japan.
While there are a number of key challenges involved in the transportation and distribution of vaccines and other pharmaceutical supplies, Pfizer, DHL and ANA respectively boast exceptional track record in the delivery of pharmaceutical goods, and have jointly established a reliable and efficient operation structure for the vaccine delivery from Belgium to Japan.
Pfizer, over 60 years in Japan, brings therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives by applying science and our global resources. The vaccine, which is based on BioNTech’s proprietary mRNA technology, was developed by both BioNTech and Pfizer. Under the terms of the final agreement signed by MHLW and Pfizer Japan Inc., approximately 144 million doses of this vaccine will be supp
The mock vaccination targeted a rapid pace inoculating 30 people per hour as the city hopes roughly 200 people a day can get a jab in a venue of a similar size. That is feasible if local officials can handle 30 people every hour and continue for seven hours.
The test run progressed smoothly and at its target pace, except for the consultation stage. Officials realized applicants could ask doctors random questions, including about possible side effects, or express anxiety about their chronic diseases, slowing the process.
Kono, who also serves as administrative reform minister, revealed Thursday the government is now considering having local governments enclose a medical questionnaire when mailing a vaccination ticket to residents. The plan is apparently aimed at avoiding congestion at vaccination venues by asking residents to fill in the form beforehand.
FOCUS: Japan taking cautious approach to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Painstaking preparation is in progress in Japan ahead of the planned rollout of coronavirus vaccinations by late February, with authorities holding a test run at a local gymnasium in Kawasaki where nurses simulated inoculations of volunteers.
The drill involving some 60 people, each wearing a bib bearing the name of the role they are playing such as doctor and person to be vaccinated, was held Wednesday in the city with a population of 1.5 million adjoining Tokyo. A coronavirus vaccination simulation is held at a university gymnasium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2021. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo