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Kono, who answers the reporter’s question = 22nd night, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
The government’s explanation of when to secure the new coronavirus vaccine is confusing. Undersecretary of State Manabu Sakai told a press conference on the 21st: “We hope to secure the required amount for all people by June,” while Taro Kono, Minister of Administrative Reform, said at a press conference on the morning of 22. The deletion of the comment was announced because “old information was mixed”. Mr. Sakai refused to delete it, claiming that his statement was correct at a press conference on the afternoon of the 22nd. It was an unusual occurrence in which two senior employees denied each other’s comments, revealing a lack of coordination in broadcast of information.
Mr. Kono explained at a press conference on the morning of 22 that “the vaccine manufacturer’s supply schedule has not yet been decided.” I announced that Mr. Sakai’s comments would be removed. On the other hand, he emphasized that the vaccination schedule is “for now, we are preparing to start at the end of February. We will inform you as soon as the supply schedule is decided.”
Mr. Sakai reiterated in a press conference on the afternoon of 22, “We are proceeding with the contracts with three companies and we hope to secure the necessary amount for all the people by June.” “There is no discrepancy (with the government vaccination schedule). I will not withdraw my comments,” he said.
Regarding Mr. Sakai’s words, Mr. Kono expressed his discomfort to the surroundings, saying, “You should say ‘aim’.” On the night of the 22nd, he told reporters that he had spoken with Mr. Sakai by phone, “I confirmed that there were no discrepancies between the two.” (Joint)
