New virus test target expanded to Zhejiang Province Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare February 13, 4:27
To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to expand the scope of virus testing not only to China and Hubei Province but also to people who have stayed in Zhejiang Province and have symptoms. .
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has set aside not only China and Hubei Province but also foreigners who have stayed in Zhejiang Province within 13 days from the 13th to 14 days before applying for immigration unless there are special circumstances. We have begun to refuse entry.
As a result, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has expanded the scope of virus testing.
For those who have had fever and respiratory symptoms of more than 37 ° C for 5 minutes, and who have been in close contact with those who have traveled to Hubei or have stayed in Hubei within two weeks of the onset. However, Zhejiang has been added to these conditions.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare wants to start operating on the new standard as early as the 13th.
On the other hand, if they do not meet these criteria and decide that a doctor or health center is needed, they want them to respond flexibly, such as by conducting tests.