In principle, the government will ban the antigen test kit, which can check for infection with the new corona in a short time, even at the beginning of the year, targeting restaurants and event vendors who have been certified by a third party for infection control. We have decided to allow purchases on the Internet.
Regarding the purchase of an antigen test kit that can check for infection with the new corona in a short time, the general public can purchase it on the Internet overseas, but in Japan, it is necessary to have a face-to-face explanation by a pharmacist by law. The general public and, with some exceptions, businesses are not allowed to make online purchases.
The government has received third-party certification for infection control because there is an opinion that the ban on online purchases should be lifted in preparation for the sixth wave of the new corona and the activation of economic and social activities in the future. We have decided to allow online purchases at the beginning of the year for restaurants and event vendors.
On the other hand, regarding the general public, there is an opinion within the government that it is better not to allow online purchases in order to ensure that medical institutions are consulted, so we will continue to consider it. I am.