Dentists cooperate with new corona infection confirmation test Yamato Kanagawa May 1: 16:44
A local dentist will cooperate in the collection of samples in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in preparation for a sharp increase in tests to confirm the infection with the new coronavirus.
In Yamato City, in order to reduce the burden on the medical field to collect samples, local practitioners and others have participated on the site of the city hall since the 28th of last month and have started collecting samples using a method called the "walk-through method." .
In the future, the city will conclude an agreement with the local dentist's association and others in case of a sudden increase in the number of tests, and the dentist will also cooperate with the sampling.
Training for dentists who cooperate will be provided in the future.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued a notification on the 27th of last month that a special dentist will also be allowed to carry out an examination.
Kiyoshi Kondo, chairman of the Yamato Ayase Dental Association, said, "I'd be happy if the medical staff could work together as hard as possible so that the medical care in the area would not collapse."