Regarding the positioning of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, a subcommittee of experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled an opinion that it should be positioned in the same "5 types" as seasonal influenza.
The government plans to shift to "Type 5" on May 8, and will officially decide at the New Corona Countermeasures Headquarters on the 27th.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been discussing the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act at the Infectious Diseases Subcommittee of experts, and has summarized its opinions on the 27th.
According to it, at this stage, it is not considered that the situation is suitable for severely restricting individual rights, and it should be placed in the same "5 types" as seasonal influenza.
On top of that, since the transition will have a major impact on people's lives, companies, medical institutions, etc., it is said that it should be done after a preparation period of about three months.
Regarding the medical care system, the government aims to build a medical care system with seasonal influenza in mind, but it should be done in stages while preparing for infection control.
Furthermore, in anticipation of the future spread of infection, it is said that necessary infection control measures should be taken to protect people with a high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly. I think it's important.
In addition, basic infection control measures such as wearing a mask should be left to individual judgment, and information should continue to be disseminated carefully based on the characteristics of the new corona.
The government plans to shift to "Type 5" on May 8, and will officially decide at the New Corona Countermeasures Headquarters on the 27th.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara "Handling of masks will be shown as soon as possible"
At a press conference on the 27th, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said, "As for when to review the handling of masks, including the handling at graduation ceremonies of elementary and junior high schools, we will consult with experts while looking at the infection situation, and as much as possible. I want to show this as soon as possible.I want to make steady progress so that we can return to normal in every aspect of society, including school education activities."
Komei Yamaguchi Representative "Prime Minister Kishida will make a decision and explain at a time close to May 8"
Komeito representative Yamaguchi revealed that he received an explanation from Prime Minister Kishida that he would make a decision near May 8, when he plans to review the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Law.
Regarding the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, the government plans to shift from the current "type 2" to "type 5", which is the same as seasonal influenza, on May 8, after the long holidays. The new corona countermeasures headquarters will make an official decision.
Regarding this, Komeito's representative Yamaguchi revealed that he was contacted by Prime Minister Kishida on the 26th at the party's House of Councilors general meeting on the 27th.
``Prime Minister Kishida said that there are various opinions about wearing masks, so he said that he would monitor the situation a little more and make a decision near May 8.''
After that, Mr. Yamaguchi said, "Since the infection is still in a difficult situation, I would like to keep a close eye on it and respond toward May 8."