A case where a virus test request is also rejected The Japan Medical Association investigates February 26 at 15:33
Regarding the new coronavirus, the Japan Medical Association has reported that cases have been reported that doctors can request rescue from a health center for virus testing. Was shown.
At a press conference on the 26th, the Yokokura Chairman of the Japan Medical Association reported that a doctor could request a health center for a new coronavirus test because of suspected infection but could refuse to respond due to lack of human resources etc. Revealed that it is.
After that, the Medical Association surveyed the actual situation nationwide, and shared policies with the government, for example, and indicated a policy to work on improvements.
The company also calls the next month "Strengthening Month" to prevent the spread of infection, calling for postponement of events and gatherings after April and urging the school's spring break ahead of schedule.
Chairman Yokokura said, "We will respond to the whole society with a determination to protect the community. We want to seek the cooperation of the people."
On the other hand, Mr. Yokokura said about the basic policy decided by the government on the 25th, “The public's anxiety has not yet been dispelled. Most of the severely ill people are those with basic diseases and the elderly. I wanted more clarity. "