As the position of the new coronavirus under the Infectious Diseases Act shifts to "Type 5", the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to change the legal name, including the proposal to make it "Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019". I am planning to proceed with the investigation.
The novel coronavirus is currently stipulated under the Infectious Diseases Act as a "new coronavirus infectious disease" that is included in "infectious diseases such as new strains of influenza", which is different from categories 1 to 5, and strict measures such as hospitalization recommendations and work restrictions are imposed. has been taken.
In line with the shift to ``5'' on May 8, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to change the name under the Infectious Diseases Law, and is considering a proposal to call it ``Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019''. I'm doing it.
From next month, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will hold a subcommittee of experts to discuss in earnest the name of the new coronavirus under the Infectious Diseases Law and the name of the pathogen.
In addition, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to review the medical care provision system after the transition to type 5 and the public expenditure for medical expenses paid by patients in stages, and plans to announce a specific policy early next month.