New corona inspection "Walk-through method" introduced from today 6:24, Yokosuka April 24
In order to efficiently test for infection with the new coronavirus, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has a "walk-through method" in which nurses in a box to prevent infection collect patient samples one after another on the 24th. Will be introduced from.
In order to reduce the burden on the medical field, Yokosuka City will collect the samples of PCR tests that were being carried out at the three hospitals from the 24th at the city's "Emergency Medical Center", and the demonstration will be held on the 23rd. Was done
A box with a height of about 2m is installed in the roofed parking lot, and the nurse etc. puts out only the gloved hand and collects the sample from the nose of the patient.
This is called the "walk-through method" because the patient walks and changes one after another.
According to the city, the box is extremely airtight and does not require the use of protective clothing, so it can be efficiently collected and it can be expected to prevent infection by nurses.
It is possible to handle 40 cases a day, except Sunday.
Those who wish to have an inspection must call the "Returnees / Contacts Consultation Center" and make a reservation.
Mayor Katsuaki Uechi said, "We would like to reduce the burden on the medical site and help prevent the infection and explosion by unifying the sample collection windows."