2 cities in Gunma Antibody test for residents Responsible for public assistance Subsidies New Corona June 4 17:01
In order to strengthen measures to prevent new coronavirus infections, Kusatsu Town and Naganohara Town in Gunma Prefecture have decided to use public funds to substantiate the cost of antibody testing for residents from as early as July.
The antibody test checks whether there is a protein called "antibody" in the blood, which is created when a virus or other substance is infected, and it can tell if there is a history of infection.
However, because it usually costs about 10,000 yen because it is not covered by insurance, Kusatsu Town and Naganohara Town in Gunma Prefecture have decided to subsidize the cost of residents who want to be inspected with public expenses.
Specifically, it means that people who work at medical institutions and nursing homes will be fully subsidized, while other people will receive it at their own expense of approximately 3000 yen.
The antibody test is said to be important in considering infection prevention measures because it can be used to find out the spread of infection in the area.Two towns provide data on the positive rate from the medical institutions that performed the tests. Is to get it done.
The budget for this project is to be secured by Kusatsu Town with a strict discretion and Naganohara Town with the approval of the council, and both are preparing to receive assistance from residents as early as July. about it.
Mayor Kuroiwa of the Kusatsu town said, “There are many tourists visiting Kusatsu, so there is a large risk of infection, and we would like to take appropriate measures to prepare for it. I think it will be a relief for those who come to Japan."