The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will specially approve the sale of the new coronavirus antigen test kit, whose results can be seen in about 30 minutes, at pharmacies so that it can be tested at home if you are concerned about your physical condition. I did.
Until now, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved the use of antigen test kits in medical settings, etc., but from the 27th onward, it will be specially approved for sale at pharmacies for the general public.
It is said that this is so that if you are worried about your physical condition, you can do the test yourself at home.
If you put a cotton swab in your nose, collect a sample, and perform a test, you can see the result in about 15 to 30 minutes.
However, if the amount of virus is small, there is a risk of "false negative" that gives a negative result even though it is infected, so even if the result is negative, it is necessary to continue infection control measures such as wearing a mask. ..
If you get a positive result, you need to see a medical institution.
It is the first time that a nationally approved antigen test kit can be purchased for use at home, etc., and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, "I want to find positive people at an early stage and connect them to a reliable medical institution." ..