To establish guidelines for consultation for “Domestic infections are early in the outbreak” Expert Meeting February 16 at 20:55

With the spread of the new coronavirus in various parts of the country, the government held a meeting made up of experts on infectious diseases on the 16th to confirm the common recognition that `` Domestic infection is early in the outbreak '', and patients became more severe We decided to swiftly make an estimate of the consultation so that we could receive appropriate medical care before doing so.

The meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office was attended by Takashi Wakita, director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, as well as infectious disease specialists and doctors.

At the meeting, there were multiple cases where the route of infection could not be identified. This means that the common understanding was that "the domestic infection is expected to occur sooner and further progress".

In addition, about the standard of consulting a medical institution so that infected people can receive medical treatment appropriately before the disease becomes severe, for how long the symptoms such as fever, strong drowsiness, breathlessness etc. last for those who have cold symptoms That is why we discussed whether we should consult.

In addition, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated that the government had discussed discussing setting guidelines for elderly people and those with pre-existing illnesses such as diabetes, who are likely to become more severe when infected, even if the symptoms are short. It is said that the policy will be announced on the 17th.

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato commented, "Since it was pointed out that it is a different phase from the past and that the phase of increasing the number of patients should be assumed, Maehiro will consider various things. We would like to announce it on the 17th, and we will make every effort to respond to infectious diseases so that the public can be reassured while consolidating domestic medical resources and strengthening cooperation. "