To launch the organization "Tokyo iCDC", which will be the new base for infectious disease control in Tokyo, September 25, 19:46
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set up an organization that will serve as a new base for infectious disease control, set up an "expert board" to give recommendations and advice to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and is proceeding with studies to prepare for the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus and influenza. I will.
The capital will launch an organization that will serve as a new base for infectious disease control on the 1st of next month, and the name will be changed to "Tokyo iCDC" by taking the English acronym "i" which means infectious disease. It is supposed to have a role as a command tower.
Then, an "expert board" will be set up, chaired by Professor Mitsuo Kaku of Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, in order for experts to make recommendations and advice when formulating policies for the city.
The "Expert Board" will proceed with specific studies such as controlling infectious diseases and improving the medical system in order to prepare for the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus and influenza.
In addition to setting up a headquarters to handle coordination functions to support health centers, we will also set up a support team where specialized doctors and nurses will help prevent the spread of infection in hospitals and facilities for the elderly.
Governor Koike said, "It is a practical organization itself to overcome the new coronavirus, and in the future, we will carry out joint research and personnel exchanges with universities and research institutes, and will gradually improve the system and strengthen the functions." ..