- Japan’s health ministry said Thursday those at low risk of developing serious coronavirus symptoms will be encouraged to use at-home test kits and online medical services this winter, when COVID-19 and seasonal influenza are expected to spread simultaneously.
- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed at a government review meeting involving health ministry officials the need for “preemptive preparations,” calling on the Japan Medical Association and other organizations to cooperate in the rollout of vaccines and to improve the health care system.
- Others from low-risk groups who test negative for COVID-19 at home will be asked to use online medical services or see their family doctor.
Japan to encourage online medical care as COVID, flu spread in winter
