New virus test "more than 3000 per day possible" Mr. Kato, February 17, 18:34
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato revealed that expanding the virus testing system has enabled more than 3,000 tests per day in Japan.
According to Mr. Kato, the processing capacity per day is up to 400 cases at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 580 cases at quarantine stations in various places, and 1800 cases at the local health research institute. .
In addition, the company provides reagents to private testing companies and universities, and is expanding its testing system.
Regarding the target of virus testing, Minister Kato stated, "We clarified the scope of flexible operation of the target range and issued a notification to local governments.
In addition to those who have met the above definitions, we have decided to clarify those who are suspected of a new type of coronavirus infection as a result of a doctor's comprehensive judgment. '' It was revealed that the operation was reviewed so that tests could be performed without a history or contact history with infected persons.