New Corona Free PCR test in Brazil, the second most infected person in the world Aug 8 11:24
In South America, Brazil, which has the second largest number of people infected with the new coronavirus in the world after the United States, more than 50,000 people are newly infected per day, and some local governments prevent the spread of the infection. There is a growing movement to expand the inspection system, such as conducting free PCR tests in order to protect it.
In Brazil, the number of infected people per day continues to increase, with more than 50,000 people a day, and it has been confirmed that asymptomatic people spread the infection as economic activity resumes.
As of the 7th, the total number of infected people was more than 2.96 million, and the number of deaths exceeded 99,000, both of which were second only to the United States.
In response to this situation, a large-scale shopping center in the center of Sao Paulo, the largest city, started a free PCR test by the provincial government this month.
The inspection was conducted in a drive-through format with a capacity of 400 people per day, and many people were inspected one after another while still in the car.
It means that the test result will be notified by e-mail to the person in about 3 days.
These free PCR tests have begun in Rio de Janeiro, where the infection spreads.
In Brazil, it is said that up to 200,000 PCR tests can be performed per day, and if you pay money, you can get the test relatively easily.
However, the test costs JPY 5,000 to 10,000 in Japanese yen, and it is difficult for residents in poor areas to undergo the test, and further expansion of the test system is required.