Prime Minister Abe uses antigen test before PCR test New Corona May 7 20:27
After the press conference when he decided to extend the declaration of emergency, Prime Minister Abe responded in writing to the additional questions made by the press companies, and there was an "antigen test" that enables quick determination similar to the influenza test. As soon as it was put to practical use, he showed the idea of using it as a pre-stage for PCR testing.
Prime Minister Abe held a press conference on the 4th of this month when he decided to extend the "Emergency Situation Declaration" based on the Act on Special Measures Against the New Coronavirus Measures, but the press team's questions did not end within the scheduled time As a result, we subsequently responded in writing to additional questions from the press.
Among them, Prime Minister Abe commented on the PCR test, which was pointed out to be delayed in implementation, "I was confronted with" clogging "somewhere, especially in the large number of metropolitan areas such as Tokyo. I was thinking that there was one, and with the cooperation of local medical associations, we will set up testing centers at 20 locations nationwide, including 12 in Tokyo, and take measures to ensure prompt and reliable implementation. He showed the idea of thorough implementation.
He also explained, "In addition, we think that" antigen test "that can judge results as quickly as the current influenza test is also influential, and it is about to be put to practical use soon." He indicated that he would utilize it as a pre-stage of PCR inspection to further strengthen the inspection system.