One month has passed since the position of the new coronavirus under the Infectious Diseases Act shifted to "Class 5" The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare says that the nationwide infection situation based on "fixed-point grasp" has been on a moderate upward trend since April. Some people, mainly the younger generation, do not want to be tested even if they have symptoms because they have to pay for the test themselves or want to avoid taking time off from work.
Dr. Eiji Kuzumi, president of Navitas Clinic, points out the following regarding the current infection situation.