Regarding the review of the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno indicated that he would like to make a comprehensive decision, including how public funds for medical expenses should be borne, based on the infection status.

Currently, the new corona is positioned as "type 2 equivalent" where strict measures can be taken under the Infectious Diseases Law, and medical expenses are borne by public funds, but the government plans to implement the same "5 We are proceeding with consideration, including reviewing it as a “class”.



Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference in the morning, ``The government will make a comprehensive decision, including the public expenditure and the period required for the transition, based on the current infection status, scientific knowledge, and discussions of experts. I want to continue."



On the other hand, regarding the cost of vaccination, ``The period during which you can get vaccinated for free under the Vaccination Law is until the end of March. I would like to consider how to be based on that discussion."