TOKYO -- Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters Monday that a new ministerial position has been created to ensure the smooth rollout of Japan's vaccination program.
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Japan's Suga appoints Taro Kono as COVID vaccine minister
Current head of administrative, regulatory reform ministry will take on new role
Taro Kono, Japan's administrative and regulatory reform minister, will be given an additional role of overseeing vaccine distribution. (File photo by Rie Ishii)
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