2.5 million masks held by each ministry and agency Distribute to medical institutions by tomorrow Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare March 17 at 10:57
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that 2.5 million masks held by each ministry and agency will be distributed to medical institutions by the 18th regarding medical masks, which are in short supply in various places.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has decided to provide approximately 2.5 million masks owned by each ministry to the private sector.
In response to this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato told reporters after the Cabinet meeting that it would distribute it to medical institutions by the 18th, and based on the government's second emergency response plan, increased production of manufacturers, etc. The company also announced that it will distribute 15 million copies in order starting next week.
He said, "I have heard a very pressing story from the medical site, such as the infection of doctors. In response to the voice of the lack of necessary materials, we will continue to create an environment where we can work firmly at the medical site. I want to make an effort. "