In preparation for the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus and influenza, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to reduce the risk of aggravation even if the patient has a fever, and if the antigen test for the new corona is negative, an online or telephone medical examination will be conducted in order to avoid the rush of fever outpatients. I am considering calling
At an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, there are concerns that influenza will spread earlier than usual, and that it will spread at the same time as the new corona, causing a shortage of fever outpatients.
In response to this, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering measures, even if symptoms such as fever appear, people who have a low risk of severe illness should not immediately visit a fever outpatient clinic, but should first undergo an antigen test for the new corona at home. If it is negative, we will call for a visit to a medical institution that is not a fever outpatient clinic, such as an online or telephone examination, or a family doctor.
On the other hand, the elderly and other people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill will be asked to see a fever outpatient directly.
In addition, it is a policy to promote vaccination of both the new corona and influenza.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will compile and announce measures next week.