Announcement of the PM's consultation Today's announcement To strengthen information transmission February 17 12:12

Following the spread of the new type of coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe announced on Tuesday in the intensive deliberations of the House of Representatives Budget Committee how to see a medical institution about what symptoms should be taken to a medical institution, He showed his thoughts to strengthen transmission.

Prime Minister Abe commented on the response to the spread of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, saying, `` In consideration of the advice of experts, especially to ensure that elderly people and people with underlying diseases can receive necessary medical care, We will compile a guideline for a consultation that will be easy for everyone to understand today.I want to show you how much symptoms you should have before you see it. " Did.

In addition, he said, `` To reduce public anxiety, we will work even more closely with local governments to promptly carry out examinations, provide consultation centers that have been established in all prefectures around the clock, including 24-hour support, and provide medical care. We will make every effort to prevent the spread and spread of infections to protect the lives and health of the people, such as by expanding the number of medical institutions with well-established facilities to 800 locations. "

Regarding information dissemination, Prime Minister Abe said, "Dissemination of accurate information is extremely important, and I would like to continue myself at the forefront of all efforts to resolve public unrest. Some reports are based on the wrong perceptions of, so we will work to provide the right information. "

In addition to SNS, such as Twitter, information transmission was also carried out on TV commercials and newspaper advertisements on the 17th, indicating the idea of ​​strengthening information transmission.