Haneda Airport Introduced saliva-based corona antigen test to Japanese immigrants Visited by Minister of Health and Labor July 29, 12:17
At Haneda Airport, a test using saliva was introduced from 29th to test new coronaviruses for immigrants.On the inspection, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that the inspection time was significantly shortened compared to before. He showed that he would improve his ability so that about 10,000 inspections per day would be possible.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare visited the quarantine station at Haneda Airport on the morning of 29th, and observed the state of the antigen test using saliva that was newly introduced on 29th as a test for immigrants.
Until now, PCR tests have been performed at the airport after wiping the back of the nose, but the new method will significantly shorten the test time and reduce the risk of infection to the person in charge of the test. That is.
After the inspection, Minister Kato told reporters, "In the past, in some cases I had to wait for one night until the inspection result was received by the immigrants, but if it flows smoothly it will take about an hour I want to create a stress-free entry environment."
In addition, "We would like to improve our ability to carry out 10,000 inspections per day at the airport after September, while increasing the number of people coming and going internationally. I would like to work toward the task of resuming economic activity."