Regarding the waiting period required of close contacts as a measure against Omicron stock, the government is considering shortening it from the current 10 days to around 1 week in order to maintain social function, and decided on 28 days at the earliest. It is a policy to do.
The rapid spread of the new corona continues, and the number of newly infected people on the 27th reached nearly 80,000 nationwide, setting a new record high for the third consecutive day.
The shortage of antigen test kits has become an issue in the medical field, and on the 27th, Prime Minister Kishida discussed with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto and others to test drug wholesalers and manufacturers for people with symptoms. We have confirmed that we will give top priority to the medical institutions and health centers that we carry out, and request that we supply antigen test kits.
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida said on the night of the 27th on the TBS BS program, "After confirming the characteristics of the Omicron strain, we will shorten it as much as possible." I'm working hard. I hope I can shorten it to 8 days, 7 days, if possible. "
In order to maintain social functions, the government is considering shortening the waiting period from the current 10 days to around one week, including the target to be shortened and the number of required inspections, as early as 28 days. It is a policy to decide.
On the other hand, only about 20% of those who received the new corona vaccine for the third time by this month, so the government prioritizes speed over vaccine type. In addition to calling for inoculation, we would like to further increase the pace by setting up a large-scale inoculation site for the Self-Defense Forces and sending inoculation tickets ahead of schedule.