New coronavirus inspection system In cooperation with the private sector to expand the government February 27, 4:41
Since the number of new coronavirus tests is only around 900 on a daily basis nationwide, the government has again notified related organizations to ensure that tests are performed at the discretion of doctors, and has also notified private companies. We are seeking cooperation and expanding our system.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said on Tuesday that the number of cases of new coronavirus tests nationwide from 18 to 24 this month was about 900 on a daily basis. Revealed.
The government has stated that it has a capacity of up to 3,800 tests per day, which is far below that.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Medical Association, even if a doctor asks a health center to test for suspected infection, it may be refused due to lack of human resources.
The government, assuming that some laboratories are restricting acceptance, urgently grasp the actual situation and notify the relevant organizations again to ensure that those who determine that a doctor is necessary should conduct tests. I am.
In addition, in order to further increase the inspection capacity per day, we are requesting cooperation by distributing inspection kits to private inspection companies and universities and expanding the system.