Regarding the new corona, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno emphasized the idea of making a comprehensive judgment based on the infection status and scientific knowledge regarding the legal downgrading to the same position as seasonal influenza.
Regarding the new corona, which is positioned as "equivalent to type 2" under the Infectious Diseases Law and can be subject to strict measures, on the 11th, members of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting said that when reviewing it to "type 5", which is the same as seasonal influenza, etc. , He expressed the view that it should be done while making necessary preparations, saying that it is necessary to maintain the function of adjusting when medical care is tight.
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference in the morning, ``The basic idea of the position of the new corona in the Infectious Diseases Law has been discussed at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council since the end of the year, and further concrete discussions will proceed. I'm about to get it," he said.
After that, he said, ``The government would like to make a comprehensive decision, including the timing of the transition, based on the current infection situation, scientific knowledge, and discussions by experts.''
Komei, vice-president of the north side, "There is also the idea of a gradual transition"
At a press conference, Komeito's vice-president of the north side said, "If we change the category to '5', which is the same as seasonal flu, it will naturally put a financial burden on patients, but we have to discuss whether to accept it all at once. There is also the idea of a gradual transition.The specific system design will be discussed in the future, but the spread of infection is currently in progress, so we must proceed while firmly considering the current situation." .