In response to the transfer of the position of the new corona to "Type 5" under the Infectious Diseases Act, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has confirmed that it will gradually shift the medical care provision system.
In response to the change in the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act from the current "type 2" to "type 5" on May 8, the metropolitan government held a meeting of the task force on the 31st.
In this plan, ▽
We will gradually shift to the "5th class" response while continuing the necessary health and medical care system, and
▽We will maintain a system that can respond flexibly in the event that the infection spreads again. I have confirmed that
In addition, the national government
will take steps such as ▽ leaving additional medical fees for outpatients, ▽
securing hospital beds for pregnant women and severely ill patients,
and
▽ continuing public funding of therapeutic drugs and hospitalization medical expenses. We also confirmed that we will make a request to secure the necessary financial resources for the transition.
Governor Koike said, "The path to coexistence with Corona has become clear. We will work hard to realize a sustainable Tokyo full of people's vitality as soon as possible."