The Japanese government has been requested to discontinue the free distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

A panel of experts advised on Monday that the Japanese government discontinue the free distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as a special measure, citing concerns about future worsening of the country's economic health, which is already regarded as one of the worst among major countries.

The Finance Ministry, which convened a Fiscal System Council subcommittee meeting, also stated that the COVID-19 vaccine inoculation program should ....