Introduced a dedicated vehicle for the new corona PCR test in Nagoya City November 19, 17:42
Nagoya City has introduced a dedicated vehicle that can collect samples from many people in order to carry out PCR tests for the new coronavirus more quickly.
This was made by remodeling a minibus by a manufacturer that manufactures special vehicles in Nagoya city, and was released to the press on the 19th.
The vehicle has a space for the person to be inspected and a space for doctors and nurses to collect samples, and the inside is separated by a sheet to prevent flying.
The person to be inspected gets in from the back of the car and collects the mucous membrane of the nose and saliva through the hole made in the seat.
There is also a ventilation system that replaces the air inside the car.
According to the city of Nagoya, when an outbreak occurs, it is necessary to inspect many people in order to investigate close contacts, etc., and in order to carry out the inspection more quickly, a vehicle that can move smoothly and collect samples of many people. It means that we decided to introduce.
According to the city of Nagoya, the introduction of such vehicles is rare in Japan, and the city of Nagoya wants to utilize it in places where outbreaks have occurred.
Associate Chief of the Infectious Diseases Control Office, Health Department, Health and Welfare Bureau, Nagoya City, said, "I would like to use a car so that everyone can receive samples quickly and with peace of mind."