Utilize university-owned equipment to expand PCR testing New Ministry of Education Corona August 13 5:12
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has established a subsidy system for universities and research institutes in order to expand PCR tests for new coronaviruses, and is promoting the utilization of the equipment we have.
According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as of the 4th of this month, 71 universities and hospitals nationwide as well as 27 universities and research institutes have a system that can carry out PCR tests, making it possible to carry out a maximum of 4,400 tests a day. about it.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology intends to promote the use of testing equipment owned by universities and research institutes to further enhance PCR testing. ▽ 1 million yen per unit for testing using equipment ▽ 1 for lending equipment 1 We plan to subsidize 500,000 yen per unit.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says, "We would like to provide support to universities and research institutes that can cooperate with the inspection after fully considering the impact on the original research activities."