The Japan Medical Association and the National Governors' Association will continue to support infection prevention measures in order to improve the medical treatment system at many medical institutions after the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act has been shifted to "5". I decided to make a request to the country.
The government plans to shift the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Law on May 8 to "5", the same as seasonal influenza, etc. exchanged.
Matsumoto, chairman of the Japan Medical Association, pointed out, ``Even if it becomes a ``type 5,'' the coronavirus will not change.
In addition, Governor Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, who is chairman of the National Governors' Association, said, "The most important thing is to create an environment to secure a medical care system, which can be said to be the last bastion."
In addition to continuing for a certain period of time, the government will continue to provide the necessary support for medical institutions to prevent infection, add medical fees when accepting patients, etc., and prevent the financial situation of local governments from hindering measures. , and requested the continuation of financial measures by the government.