Italian Prime Minister: "25% of the Entire Population to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination by April Next Year"

Revealed at Year-End Press Conference... "Up to 15 Million People"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The Italian Prime Minister announced a goal to vaccinate up to 15 million people, which is 25% of the entire population, against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by April next year.

According to foreign media on the 31st, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte stated at a year-end press conference on the 30th (local time) that "10 to 15 million people will be vaccinated by April." This corresponds to 16-25% of the total population of 60 million.

Italy began vaccinating healthcare workers and others starting from the 27th. As additional vaccine supplies are secured, the vaccination target will be expanded to include the elderly and others.

Prime Minister Conte reaffirmed the existing policy of not making vaccination mandatory. However, he mentioned that they are considering issuing certificates to vaccinated individuals to expand their freedom of movement.

Currently, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Italy is 2,083,689. The death toll has exceeded 73,000, the highest number in Europe.

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