In preparation for the simultaneous epidemic of the new corona and influenza, the Tokyo metropolitan government has released the situation before opening an online medical center where doctors can conduct medical examinations remotely.
In preparation for the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus and influenza, the Tokyo metropolitan government will open a temporary "online fever medical center" from the 12th of next week to strengthen the medical treatment system.
On the 9th, a demonstration of online medical treatment was released, and after the doctor confirmed the results of the patient's test kit on the computer screen, he asked about the patient's symptoms and whether he had a chronic disease, and prescribed medicine. rice field.
People living in Tokyo aged 13 to 64 who are at low risk of becoming seriously ill are eligible for online medical care, and must self-test for the new coronavirus before visiting a doctor.
Consultation hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For the time being, there are no closed days.
Takahiro Yamamoto, director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's infectious disease crisis management and coordination department, said, ``When the infection spreads, we want people with a low risk of severe illness to use online medical treatment so that the fever outpatient clinic is not overwhelmed.''