Free PCR test for returning home students at Fukushima Hirata Village and Kodonocho Obon August 7 5:01
Amid the ongoing spread of new coronaviruses, Hirata Village and Furuden Town in Fukushima Prefecture have begun efforts to receive free PCR tests even if they do not have symptoms such as fever, if students returning to Obon wish. ..
Hirata-mura and Furudono-cho are municipalities in the southern part of Fukushima Prefecture with a population of more than 5,000. As of the 6th day, only one Kono-cho was infected and no one in Hirata-mura.
With the spread of infection mainly in the younger generation all over the country and the movement to refrain from returning home to Obon, Hirata Village and Furudono Town are working on a free PCR test if local students request it from this month. started.
The subjects are university students who are planning to return home to Obon. If you tell the government office your hope, you will be able to have a medical examination immediately after returning home.
You can take the test without any symptoms such as fever, and all costs will be borne by the local government.
It also means that working adults other than students can be inspected at the medical institutions introduced by the towns or villages, although there are self-pay charges.
Mr. Kazuaki Sawamura, the mayor of Hirata Village, said, “Obon is a very important time for exchanges in this region. First of all, I would like you to have an inspection and have peace of mind, then spend time with your family and friends in the area to relieve stress.” I am.