Japan to vaccinate 80%, or all who want shots, by November


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Japan may soon ease pandemic restrictions now that vaccines are widely available. Nikkei staff writers September 13, 2021 16:19 JST Updated on September 14, 2021 00:59 JST | Japan Copy Copied TOKYO -- Japan looks to provide COVID-19 inoculations to everyone who wants the shots by October or November, reaching a vaccination rate of about 80%. The target appears well within reach as more than 50% of the population has received both doses of a vaccine while over 60% has received at least one dose, according to the government. The government also will ease restrictions imposed on certain activities as...