As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has instructed Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura to consider "antibody cocktail therapy", which is limited to inpatients and outpatients, even at home visits. bottom.
On the afternoon of the 15th, Prime Minister Suga visited a company in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, where doctors visit home care recipients at night and on holidays in collaboration with medical institutions.
After this, Prime Minister Suga told reporters, "The number of people infected with the new corona is declining nationwide, but many people are receiving medical treatment at home and spending uneasy days. It is the role of the government to build a medical system. "
In addition, based on the request from the doctor of this company, it was revealed that he instructed the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura to consider "antibody cocktail therapy", which is limited to inpatients and outpatients, even at home visits. Did.
"Since corona will never be zero, we would like to first minimize the spread of infection, and then firmly establish such a system to ensure the safety and security of the people."