Minister Taro Kono to lead Japan's coronavirus vaccination efforts

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that Taro Kono, Japan's administrative reform minister, will lead coronavirus vaccination efforts, as the country grapples with a third wave of the pandemic and concern about strains on the medical system.Suga, who called vaccines the "decisive factor" against the pandemic, said he wants to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations by late February.The move to tap Kono for this role is to ensure smooth coordination, in his capacity as administrative reform minister, among relevant ministries and agencies, as well as other parties including medical associations…READ FULL ARTICLE