With Eye On Olympics, Japan Approves Pfizer Vaccine For Distribution

Japan is set to distribute its first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, aiming to vaccinate 20,000 frontline healthcare workers by Wednesday. The vaccine rollout faced delays due to Japan's request for local trials. An earthquake in northeastern Japan raised concerns, but officials confirmed vaccine storage was unaffected. Japan will receive additional doses from AstraZeneca and Moderna by year-end. However, the entire population is unlikely to be vaccinated before the Olympic Games, and vaccination is not mandatory for athletes and attendees.

What significant step did Japan take to combat COVID-19 as mentioned in the first section?

• Started distributing the Pfizer vaccine

• Closed all international borders

• Implemented a nationwide lockdown

• Banned all public gatherings

What caused a delay in Japan's vaccine rollout?

• A shortage of vaccine doses

• The need for local trials

• Technical issues with vaccine storage

• A lack of healthcare workers

How did Japan ensure the safety of its vaccine supply after the earthquake?

• By halting the vaccine distribution temporarily

• By increasing security around storage facilities

• By confirming with Pfizer that storage was unaffected

• By relocating the vaccines to a safer location

Which companies are supplying vaccines to Japan by the end of the year?

• AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Sinovac

• Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna

• Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna

• Pfizer, Sinovac, and Johnson & Johnson

What is the vaccination requirement for athletes and attendees of the Olympic Games?

• They must show a negative COVID-19 test

• They must be fully vaccinated

• Vaccination is not required

• They need to have at least one dose