Regarding the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, the Liberal Democratic Party's new corona countermeasures headquarters was opened, and even if it is shifted to the same "type 5" as seasonal influenza, etc., there is an opinion that public funds for medical expenses should be continued. One after another.
The government is considering moving the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, in principle, to the same "5 types" as seasonal influenza, etc., in the spring of this year.
Regarding this, at the Liberal Democratic Party's new corona countermeasures headquarters held on the afternoon of the 24th, former minister in charge of economic revitalization Yamagiwa, who is the head of the headquarters, said, "It is very important how to shift to '5'. Medical provision system There are a lot of issues, such as public funds, how to handle masks, etc. I would like to move forward in cooperation with the government."
After that, the government explained the current status of deliberations, and many members of the Diet who attended expressed their opinions in favor of the transition to "Type 5."
On the other hand, there were a series of opinions calling for public funds to continue to be paid for examinations and hospitalizations, such as "We need a system that allows people who need it to receive medical care even if they shift to '5'."
Appreciate the government's policy of considering the transition to the National Governors' Association "Type 5"
The National Governors' Association will hold a meeting of the new corona countermeasures headquarters and evaluate the government's policy of considering shifting the position under the Infectious Diseases Act to ``5'' in the spring of this year, in principle. Matched.
After that, they confirmed that they would set up a forum for national and local consultations and request the government for support, including financial measures, toward a smooth transition.