China News Service, June 3, according to Japan’s “Oriental New News” reported on the 2nd, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decided that from the 2nd, saliva detection will be included in the officially recognized new coronavirus nucleic acid detection method, and the related detection costs can also pass Medical insurance reimbursement.
According to reports, as of now, Japanese new coronavirus nucleic acid detection basically uses cotton swabs to collect the mucus in the nasal cavity of the subject, but this method will make the subject feel uncomfortable, and will also cause coughing, sneezing and other reactions , Which increases the risk of infection by testing personnel.
It is reported that if saliva is collected for testing, it is simpler and more convenient, and the risk of infection for testing personnel is also relatively low.
According to reports, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan will amend the sample collection operation guidelines from the 2nd to gradually advance this new detection method.