The government has announced a plan to expand online medical services in preparation for simultaneous outbreaks of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza in the coming winter months.
One of the plan's main points calls for people to receive influenza examinations via telephone or online medical care in the event of a negative self-test for the novel coronavirus, targeting those from junior high school age to 64 years old who are at low risk of becoming seriously ill.
Kishida held a task force meeting to discuss measures against the possible simultaneous outbreak with representatives of the Japan Medical Association, the Japan Pharmaceutical Association and other organizations at the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday.
