Japan govt panel says people aged 65 or older should get Covid-19 vaccine on priority

The panel also said people with underlying conditions including chronic heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and chronic kidney disease, among others.

A Japanese health ministry panel said on Friday the elderly aged 65 or older should be given priority to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Japan’s health ministry panel prioritized people over 65 and with co-morbidities for Covid-19 vaccine. (Reuters file photo)

The panel also said people with underlying conditions including chronic heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and chronic kidney disease, among others, should also be given priority to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.