Broadening the scope of testing Notification to prefectures New virus Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare February 17, 15:51
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will conduct a virus test for fever and symptoms of pneumonia requiring hospitalization even if they have not traveled or stayed in Hubei or Zhejiang, China. Was notified to the prefectures.
In the notification,
発 熱 Pneumonia who needs hospitalization with fever and respiratory symptoms of 37 degrees 5 minutes or more,
を It is intended for people who are suspected to be infected due to contact with symptoms or patients with the new coronavirus.