“Expectations for expansion of PCR testing” Governor of Koike New Coronavirus May 8 15:37
Regarding the guideline for consultation and consultation for PCR test of new coronavirus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato indicated that he would publish a new guideline that reviewed the contents so far. The wider the narrowed area, the easier it is to undergo the inspection. "
As a guideline for consultation and consultation for PCR test of new coronavirus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said, "If fever of 37 degrees 5 minutes or more continues for 4 days or more", etc. Was announced on the 8th.
Regarding this, Governor Koike of Tokyo said at a press conference on the 8th, "In Tokyo, we have the ability to perform PCR inspections 3,000 times a day, and when we have many, we perform about 2000 inspections. We still have 1000 inspections. It means that we have the ability, so it leads to effective use of the ability. "
In addition, he said, "The widening of the narrow entrance makes it easier to receive inspections." He hoped that the inspections would be expanded by effectively utilizing the system.