Widespread workplace vaccination starts in Japan

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TOKYO — Vaccination at workplaces fully started Monday, as COVID-19 vaccine shots were administered at up to 269 companies and universities, according to the government.

Applications have so far been made for 13.73 million people to get their shots at 3,479 venues in connection with workplaces and universities.

The aim of these programs is not only to boost the vaccination drive for all residents who want to be inoculated, but also to ease the burden on local governments.

At Canon Inc. headquarters in Ota Ward, Tokyo, nurses administered shots to employees in a hall set up for the vaccination program. On Monday, 500 employees were scheduled to receiv…

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