Private companies enter the PCR test "Immediately consider creating a mechanism" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare October 20, 14:10
In response to the fact that private companies are entering the PCR test for the new coronavirus one after another, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed his intention to urgently create a mechanism such as responding when a positive reaction occurs.
Regarding the PCR test for the new coronavirus, people suspected of being infected are subjected to "administrative tests" at public expense based on the Infectious Diseases Control Law, but there are no symptoms due to growing needs for travel for business purposes. Even in some cases, private companies that inspect the people who want them are entering the market one after another.
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "Because it is not an'administrative test', there is no legal system to notify the health center even if it is positive. Some tests do not include a doctor, so experts I have also received a suggestion that "something should be done". "
On top of that, "I don't know how many tests have been performed and if a positive result is obtained, the medical institution is notified to receive a diagnosis. I would like to consider creating some kind of mechanism as soon as possible while listening to the opinions of experts." Said.