Omicron First confirmed in Kagoshima prefecture Free PCR started in prefecture[01/06 19:45]
Following the first confirmation of an infected person with the mutant virus “Omicron strain” of the new corona on the 5th in Kagoshima prefecture, the prefecture started free PCR tests in 10 cities and towns from the 6th.
At the Fukumoto Clinic in Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City, regarding 30 people were inspected in the hospital or in the parking lot on the 6th alone.
(Male college student in his 20s who was tested) “I attended the seijin-shiki (in Amami), but I heard that some people were infected with corona, so I only used PCR for my own safety and to prevent it from spreading around. But I’m thinking of receiving it. ”
(Female in her 60s) “I wouldn’t have come without the news of Omicron. I’m going to a remote island from tomorrow, so if I infect dozens of people over there, it would bother everyone and the remote island would spread all at once. I was worried regarding it. ”
(Dr. Kazuhiko Fukumoto, Fukumoto Clinic) “It’s hard to make a phone call anymore. People who went to Okinawa or Amami from regarding 5 pm yesterday were very worried and wanted to get a free inspection. I’m really coming. ”
In addition, free tests are available in Kagoshima City at Kitazono Clinic, Kinoshita Group PCR Test Center Kagoshima Kinseicho Store, Masumi Clinic, Meda Otolaryngology, and Takeinaika Clinic.
Kimura Surgery Internal Medicine, Miyake Hospital, and Seijin Hospital are scheduled to start on the 11th of this month.
In addition, the following facilities carry out free inspections.
◆ Oumi Clinic in Chugo, Satsumasendai City Oumi Miyazaki Clinic in Miyazaki Town
◆ Kirishima City Kinoshita Group PCR Inspection Center Kagoshima Airport Store
◆ Aira City Takeuchi Clinic
◆ Hioki City Oishi Clinic
◆ Minamisatsuma City Altenheim Rehabilitation Clinic Honmachi
◆ Ibusuki Heart Pharmacy
◆ Shibushi City Hirota Pediatrics
◆ Yusui Town Hirashima Clinic
◆ Satsuma Town Satsuma Clinic
Some facilities require telephone contact in advance, and details can be found on the prefecture’s homepage. The prefecture plans to expand the facilities where free inspections can be conducted in other local governments.
Kagoshima Prefecture ・ Where is the free inspection conducted?Here
