"Go To Campaign" users undergo antibody test Osaka City Mayor Matsui May 14 19:09
Regarding the government's “Go To Campaign” to stimulate consumption, starting May 22 this month, Mayor Matsui of Osaka City will conduct an antibody test in advance for those who will use the campaign to prevent the spread of infection due to the movement of people. I showed the idea of examining the mechanism to do.
As the number of people infected with the new coronavirus continues to increase again in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai region, from the 22nd of this month, domestic travel charges such as accommodation prices will be discounted from the government's “Go To Campaign” that stimulates consumption. to start.
Regarding this, Mayor Matsui of Osaka City told reporters on the 14th, "It should be implemented after taking measures to prevent the spread of infection. If customers and businesses participating in the campaign receive antibody tests, the infection will not occur. It does not spread. I would like to discuss the mechanism in Osaka after discussing with the prefecture." He said that he would consider a mechanism to carry out an antibody test in advance for those who use the campaign.
In addition, Mayor Matsui said, "Without this situation, tourist businesses, hotels, restaurants, etc. will be exhausted, so in order to protect the lives of these people, it is necessary to create a mechanism that enables people to travel with peace of mind at an early stage. Therefore, the country should also implement measures to make people feel safe when traveling."